Answer: “—as the / merciless gale [ripped] / the dying leaves from the branches even as / the trees [screamed] / in protest.”
Explanation: “Ripped” and “screamed” are human actions. In this case, they are given to inhuman subjects. I hope this helps.
Answer:
B. The people of the United States.
Explanation:
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