Flimsy or weak. or also unstable. Hope this helps ^-^
What is the topic of said essay? I 'd be happy to help.
1. I believe its youthful energy and life.
2. Repetition? Not sure.
3. The "fire in my head" symbolizes the intense drive to go fishing.
4. The mood is defiant. He will prove the reader wrong by finding her.
5. It establishes a mournful, weeping tone.