An ode typically addresses something to be praised or glorified.
As a result, an ode can address anything beautiful or great: a person, place, event, or even a thing (as in Ode On A Grecian Urn). Basically, an ode addresses anything the poet considers worthy of praise.
1. His collection of paintings ARE valuable and rare.
2. The flight of the stair to the temple IS under repair.
3. The internet PROVIDES a wealth of information for the users.
4. A fleet of antique cars PASS by the road every Sunday morning.
5. This string of pearls COSTS a lot of money.
The answer is: Serious and forceful.
Tone: Is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject. In this case Lake´s words give the impression he is being serious and forceful.
I believe the correct choice of answer would be A. Hope this helps!
The plural form of roof is roofs.
Although there are many words where f would become v, like in hooves, this is not one of those cases.