What tone does the author create by referring to what was done to the glen canyon as "dam nation"? having thus seen glen canyon both before and after what we may fairly call its dam nation, i feel that i am in a position to evaluate the transformation of the region caused by construction of the dam. i have had the unique opportunity to observe first–hand some of the differences between the environment of a free river and a power–plant reservoir. a. a confident tone b. a relieved tone c. a religious tone d. a surprised tone

Which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops the fish suggests that the speaker respects the fish

One element of lyric poetry is personal reflection. which lines in this poem most clearly illustrate that element? i wandered lonely as a cloudby william wordsworthi wandered lonely as a cloudthat floats on high o'er vales and hills,when all at once i saw a crowd,a host, of golden daffodils; beside the lake, beneath the trees,fluttering and dancing in the breeze.continuous as the stars that shineand twinkle on the milky way.they stretched in never-ending linealong the margin of a bay: ten thousand saw i at a glance,tossing their heads in sprightly dance.the waves beside them danced; but theyout-did the sparkling waves in glee: a poet could not but be gay.in such a jocund company: i gazed and gazed—but little thoughtwhat wealth the show to me had brought: for oft, when on my couch i liein vacant or in pensive mood,they flash upon that inward eyewhich is the bliss of solitude; and then my heart with pleasure fills,and dances with the daffodils.

Which is the best statement of what the speaker wants? a) to become a political leader b) to no longer have to plant crops c) to be treated fairly and equally d) to move to a country that respects women