What is the figurative language in the sentence with the parenthesis. (I feel the need, the need for speed.)
-imagery
-onomatopoeia
-alliteration
-simile
-idiom
-metaphor
-personification
-assonance

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text

What is the independent cause in this sentence? "if the poem is about going mad when love is lost, what would happen if love didn't die? "