Which of the following is a run-on sentence? a. the players continue to work on both hitting and fielding, allowing them to improve both skill sets. b. the game was tied at halftime; each coach gave his team a pep-talk. c. while the rain was drenching at times, the fans were dedicated and refused to leave. d. the game will be called if the storm continues, the weather is dangerous.

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.