Whats the definition of assert

Which statement about essay writers is true? a. they make careful, deliberate choices in diction and structure. b. they write from the heart, allowing style to form itself as the words flow. c. they always write informally, as if addressing a friend in casual conversation. d. they craft an imaginary world of plot, character, theme, and symbolism.

Which sentence in this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich suggests that ivan ilyich felt his family and friends didn’t understand him and neglected him?

Is "they" an unstressed or stressed syllable?