Hi! Sorry I'm late, but the answer is 'It shows that the speaker will live with a misery that will never leave him'. I know this because I just took a k12 quiz with this question, and this was the correct option.
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One of the main themes throughout Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman is the importance of community. Throughout the book, several Cleveland citizens from different walks of life come together and bond over planting seeds in a community garden lot on Gibb Street. Each person has his or her own unique story and background.
<span>"and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth." is a good hint.
If you think about it, this line is the only one that would be used to describe an animal.
You can ask yourself, what do you think of when you read that line.
When I read it I could almost imagine a predator like a wolf snarling, showing it's vicious teeth. In effect, when he opened his mouth to smile it's like you're getting a glimpse into him and his nature.
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Usher tries to explain the nature of his illness; he suffers from a "morbid acuteness of the senses." He can eat "only the most insipid food, wear only delicate garments," and he must avoid the odors of all flowers.
Characters: Roderick Usher
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Condensing a longer text into a brief synopsis of its main points is B) summarizing.
When you summarize, you are trying to shorten the text as much as possible, but keep the original idea and theme intact. You just want to explain what is happening in your own words.
