Which sentence best describes how poetic devices are used in this excerpt from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"?
LVII.
I looked to Heaven, and tried to pray,
But or ever a prayer had gusht,
A wicked whisper came, and made
My heart as dry as dust.
LVIII.
I closed my lids, and kept them close,
And the balls like pulses beat;
For the sky and the sea, and the sea and the sky
Lay like a load on my weary eye,
And the dead were at my feet.
A) Coleridge uses both personification and alliteration to contribute to the mood of the poem. B)Coleridge uses both metaphor and simile to convey is theme about the dangers of the open sea. C) Coleridge uses vivid imagery to help the reader experience the joy of the open sea. D)Coleridge uses alliteration and similes to create an upbeat mood about nature in the poem.

12. why do you think that using a conversational tone with plain language when writing businesses messages is a good idea?

Plz me asap select the correct text in the passage. which two sentences in the passage introduce counterarguments to the speaker’s position in favor of recycling? we only have a limited number of resources to serve humans around the globe. by recycling and reusing the resources we have, we can preserve what untouched natural resources we have while extending the life of the resources we’re currently using. admittedly, we cannot reuse or recycle all of the materials we use in our daily lives.some materials are not recyclable, such as certain food containers.others items are not biodegradable regardless of what we reuse them for, and that can create problems in the long run. my opponent would use these limitations of our ability to recycle to counter my points about the materials we can recycle.however, this is not an “all or nothing” scenario.we should reuse and recycle the materials that we can and try our best not to buy materials and products that can’t be reused or recycled.by doing our part and encouraging others to do their part, we can increase our chances of conserving our remaining natural and manmade resources over time.

According to the author, where can we find the answer to our nation’s “most pressing problem”? does that seem logical?