The initial results seemed promising, but the final effects were kind of disappointing.
In the given sentence above, the unnecessary qualifier that needs to be removed is "kind of". It is an informal expression which is usually used as meaningless fillers. So, the final sentence will be:
The initial results seemed promising, but the final effects were disappointing.
The popular poem "Polar Opposites" is a free verse poem as it not follows a defined meter or rhythm where it can classified. This literary device have the advantage of providing artistic expression without having to be limited to fixed forms. Polar Opposites is not structured in a defined way, is comprised of direct phrases expressing the feelings of a teenager student.
Odysseus identifies himself to gloat and shows the trait of hubris that almost leads to his downfall. He also speaks his real name to further his legend, and to warn others of his strength and power