In my view this quote by Abraham Lincoln is a perfect example of D. personfication. He said "Nation dedicated" but it can't be like that. So I've chosen d. option.
“i can drink that straight as if it was water” means that he/she can drink that particular drink like they drink water. like with the same reaction with which they drink water
The sentence that combines the two sentences using a present participial phrase is B) Stretching eight feet, the sunflower reaches all the way up to my window.
This is the only sentence where you can find the present participial phrase - <em>stretching eight feet. </em>
The correct answer is Choice C
The theme of a work of art is <span>a statement about an abstract idea expressed in the work of art. </span>