It’s neither red nor sweet. it doesn’t melt or turn over, break or harden, so it can’t feel pain, yearning, regret. it doesn’t have a tip to spin on, it isn’t even shapely— just a thick clutch of muscle, lopsided, mute. still, i feel it inside its cage sounding a dull tattoo: i want, i want— but i can’t open it: there’s no key. i can’t wear it on my sleeve, or tell you from the bottom of it how i feel. here, it’s all yours, now— but you’ll have to take me, too. how does the phrase “i can't wear it on my sleeve” in lines 24-25, impact the meaning of the poem? a) it emphasizes that people should not have a literal view of their heart. b) it supports the speaker’s belief in keeping one’s feelings hidden from others. c) it rejects the idea that everyone needs love in their lives to feel fulfilled. d) it reveals the speaker’s envy of people who are more willing to falling in love.

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.

Why does the host answer the guest with brief responses during the party?

Where does the receiver live in the giver?