<span>a repeated grouping of lines in a poem that often share a pattern of rhythm and rhyme a regularly repeated line or group of lines writing or speech not meant to be interpreted literally an ordered pattern of rhythm</span>
Incomplete question. However, I inferred from a historical perspective.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Thomas Gage (General Thomas Gage) was is a famous British general that controlled a large portion of British soldiers in North America during the British colonial era.
His statement likely came at a time when there was large opposition coming from Boston over perceived injustices from the government. Hence, his statement meant they (those in power) were losing or not in control over Boston.
Generally speaking, under Akbar, the Mughal Empire supported "<span>D. Muslims and Christians," since Akbar was actually considered to be one of the most progressive rulers of his age when it came to religious freedom. </span>
