Based from the excerpt, it can be inferred that the mood of the story delves into the realization that '<span>The children didn’t realize just how poverty-stricken their families were.</span>' As mentioned, they had no reference (such as radios, TV, or newspapers) in order to fully grasp their current situation.
The fragment that is made up of a complete predicate is option A. "could not be heard above the voices in the hallway"
In grammar, the predicate is defined as the part of the sentence that contains the verb and gives information about the subject.
Option A is the only option that contains a verb, in this case "could" and it is providing information about a subject we don´t know. The only options lack verbs,
The figurative language here ( ‘A tree my baby brothers could lean on’ and ‘the raft that helps carry them over this life’s rough rivers’) Tells me that the writer of this poem is needed to be a ‘breadwinner’ for the family. This can be enforced by the fact that the poem states the family only consists of ‘Mom and us kids’, The author is now tasked with duties such as caring for his baby brothers once his mother is no longer able to. Families without 2 parental figures is normally very straining to the kids and the single parent, only the strongest can withstand the onslaught of caring for kids. Thus letting me know that the meaning of this poem is that family needs to be there for each other because no one else would.
Dearest brother,
Having moved to Korea has been an intriguing experience for I can finally fondle my darkest ideals. In my hands, I have the endless possibilities to indulge in the art of making money through my gift of speaking to the dead. And, if you could see brother I already have many clients who are after me begging to communicate with their beloved friends and family members who have crossed the line and are now roaming through the land of the living as spirits. Individuals come and go, in and out my dark apartment. They come for hope, with the faith that they shall communicate with their loved one’s. You have no idea how it pities my heart my brother to see them in such situation, the pain they have of them loosing a loved one. Still, it’s a relief that I help them. Yet, sometimes I feel like the spirits are not the original people that died, but instead demons. Could it be brother? I am puzzled by this, and I’m not sure if what I’m doing is the correct thing anymore. Do reply back as fast as you can. Thank you brother for your time and patience. I dearly care about you.
— (Name)
4. Folder
6. Grant
Not sure about 5 though
