Read the second stanza from "Mutability.” We rest.—A dream has power to poison sleep;
We rise.—One wandering thought pollutes the day;
We feel, conceive or reason, laugh or weep;
Embrace fond woe, or cast our cares away

What is the effect of the words poison and pollutes in this stanza?

They emphasize the idea that thoughts can have negative effects.
They illustrate the negative effects of not getting enough sleep.
They show that negative thoughts alone are able to destroy one’s life.
They suggest that human beings tend to be inherently negative.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Why college athletes should not get paid to play conclusion

For all of those, i want the answer. me.