C) This suggests that <u>nothing lively</u> has really ever occured in the city.
The imagery assists in setting the overall tone of suspicion, saying that the area is beautiful but feels dangerous. It assists in adding symbolism as well as giving the reader a sense of foreboding.
B compound object because the objects are the preparation and planning.
A chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration
synonyms garland, chain, lei, swathe, swag, loop
OR
Adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations
synonyms decorate, adorn, ornament, trim, hang, loop, drape, swathe, garland, wreathe, bedeck
