Which two excerpts avoid wordliness and redundancy

Based on the cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence, what is the meaning of the word illuminate? the colors and patterns on the stained glass windows were illuminated as thousands of candles burned during the special church service. a) to melt or change form b) to grow taller or wider c) to become extremely hot d) to light up or make clear

“to build a fire” what is happening to the mans fingers and toes

When previewing the author's background you learned that she is a poet of place. how did this knowledge affect your reading of the poem?