Why does Thoreau go into such detail to describe the natural setting around the wild apple tree? A to show how the wild apple tree has produced a better fruit than has a tree cultivated by man B to demonstrate that man is happier out in nature than he is in the constructed areas of cities and towns C to state that it is as difficult for things to grow in nature as it is difficult for man to prosper in an uncharted wilderness D to make the point that wild apple trees have thrived just as man has thrived in a new land

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Select the correct answer. which of these lines from “the raven” by edgar allan poe to create the dark and gloomy tone of the poem? a. "'tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door— some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; b. once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— c. "and so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, that i scarce was sure i heard you"—here i opened wide the door— d. bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, with such name as "nevermore." hurry

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence? a statement of wit or amusement an expression of disapproval or condemnation a sentiment of indifference or apathy an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem