Which best synthesizes the information presented in "winter storm: the deceptive killers"? a. discussing winter storms is unpleasant because people usually only like to talk about the weather when it is warmer outside. b. discussing winter storms before they arrive prepares individuals for severe risks that come with extremely cold weather conditions. c. discussing winter weather is important because it convinces people to live in warmer climates to avoid the risks associated with winter weather. d. discussing winter weather is important because global warming will increase the risk of extremely cold weather condition in the united states.

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18