10. one main purpose of a colon is to
a. mark the boundaries between strong words.
b. replace a question mark.
c. show emphasis.
d. introduce a list.

In "i hear america singing", whitman describes the singing of a mother as delicious. in "from an atlas of the difficult world", rich describes a mother pacing the floor and preparing food to feed a crying baby. which two words best describe the difference between the poets' views of mothers? a. blissful versus unhappy b. relaxed versus overworked c. elated versus downtrodden d. hopeful versus depressed