The author is using a type of figurative language called personification. Personification is when you give human characteristics or traits to something that is non human. When the author writes, "<span>the sea licked greedy lips in the shadows." the author is giving the sea human characteristics. The sea does not actually have lips.</span>
it has themes of doubling, meaning that he has two forms of one person and that can also be considered supernatural. it also has a sense of mystery revolving this secret that he must keep. the setting and atmosphere is gothic because it is dark and uncomfortable. the story shows the lack of control of man and the imploration of mercy. :)
I think the answer is acorn
D because Thisbe got killed by a lion
A) He lists the different types of transportation that have affected the growth of the region in random order.