In this short poem by Ezra Pound, the speaker describes the faces he sees in a metro station. In doing so, he uses the term ''crowd'' to point out that the station is very busy. The word ''apparition'' (meaning a ghost-like image or person) contributes to the chilling atmosphere of the poem. This image is compared to that of ''petals on a wet, black bough''. By using this unusual comparison, the speaker conveys that people on the platform resemble flower petals on a tree branch after rain.

Sonja is writing an essay about becoming a preschool teacher. complete it by correctly filling in the missing information. out of all the career choices in the career cluster, i'd like to be a preschool teacher. i love working with children, and i think it would be a rewarding career in which i could create lessons and the students prepare socially and academically for kindergarten. in order to become a preschool teacher, i'll need to complete high school and it'll also be important to work on my creativity, interpersonal, and organizational skills. i know that when i work hard to complete the academic requirements, i'll be prepared for the career path that interests me most.