C) demonstrating the subjects qualities with strong examples
It is important to know who the audience is, because when presenting something for someone, you will want to know what they enjoy, and if they will be bored, or not. It's important, so that they actually are interested and pay attention.
The words in the text represent different literary techniques that the author is using:
- <u>Receptacle:</u> A conceit, or comparison between the churchyard and a receptacle of bodies being used.
- <u>Consummation:</u><u> </u>A metaphor is used indicating that the author's tolls will be paid or "consumed" to his gratification.
- <u>Obliterated: </u>An allusion is being made to all of the "steps" or progress he has achieved until this point.