The answers are C and D: storm and bird.
Emily Dickinson talked a lot about <em>nature</em>. In this excerpt from "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" the nouns<em> storm and bird</em> are presented.
Bird (<em>represents </em><em>Hope </em><em> that never stops, is sweetest in the Gale, and keep so many warm</em>): "'Hope' is the thing with feathers"; "that perches in the soul"; "sings the tune without words"
Storm (<em>an agitated </em><em>soul </em>): "And sore must be the storm --that could abash the little Bird.
Answer:
D. Our goal tonight is to honor the sacrifice made by students serving in the armed forces.
Explanation:
In a speech, the thesis statement is used to show or point out the major points or the main purpose of the speech. This would make the audience to have a quick preview of the aims and objectives of the speech.
The answer to this question is obviously option d. The purpose of the speech is clearly stated. It is To honour sacrifices of students serving in the armed forces. The speech can be used to inspire others into joining the force.
The best anser is C - gaunt. Gaunt means thin and looking exhausted, such as when one is old or tired.
The answer can be actually found directly in the poem, which contains the line: 'An aged thrush, frail, gaunt, and small'. Gaunt is used directly in the poem!
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
"A national economic catastrophe"
