1. The story told in Around the World in Eighty Days is set the year 1873. It is about a man who makes a bet that he can travel

Answer:

This isn't what you asked for, but here it goes.

Explanation:

It all began with a magnifying glass gifted to Daryl by his uncle for his birthday. At first, it didn't seem like an impressive present, yet events unfolded significantly. To discover the adventure that awaited Daryl, read this story!

A Day in Summer

On a pleasant summer day, Daryl opted for a stroll. His uncle suggested, 'Why not take that magnifying glass with you and see what kind of adventure you can uncover?' Though Daryl doubted the excitement of a magnifying glass, he placed it in his pocket alongside some peanut butter crackers.

He reached his favorite tree and settled in the warm sand to enjoy his crackers. While snacking, crumbs scattered to the ground. Upon noticing an ant investigating the crumbs, Daryl pulled out the magnifying glass, thinking, 'Let’s see where this leads.'

The Adventure Unfolds

Through the magnifying glass, the ant appeared quite imposing. While following the ant, he observed it tumble into a small pit. The ant struggled to escape, failing as the sand shifted beneath it. Just as Daryl was ready to abandon the ant's plight, an antlion suddenly leaped from the pit, snagging the ant! What a sight to behold! The antlion was even more impressive than the ant!

Antlion

As he examined through the glass, Daryl spied a trail of tracks that resembled tractor prints, yet he knew that was impossible. He decided to trace the tracks to their source, leading him to a tree where a caterpillar was joyfully devouring a leaf. Under the magnifying glass, the caterpillar was striking, adorned with vibrant colors, spots, and tiny feet, appearing quite unusual.

A Hint of Danger

While engrossed in the caterpillar's activity, a buzzing noise distracted him. Hovering above it was a wasp. Although it startled him, he found this tiny adventure captivating. The wasp appeared to be the largest threat!

Carefully observing the wasp, he noted it laying tiny white eggs atop the caterpillar, which remained completely oblivious! This tiny world was incredible! Suddenly, the wasp ascended and got snagged in a spider web. 'This is fantastic,' Daryl thought, 'I need to climb up to get a closer look at that spider.'

The correct choice is B- a Symbol

Its nature mimics the way the speaker meanders. It establishes a bond between the speaker and the reader. It contributes to a relaxed and informal tone. It also aids the speaker in achieving a philosophical and unique expression, demonstrating a connection to humanity as a whole.

Rhyme and rhythm. The author incorporated these two sound elements to accentuate the musicality of the poem. The rhyme pattern follows an alternating structure (abab cdcd efef). While the rhyme may not be flawless, the intention to create rhyme is evident. Similarly, the rhythm can be discerned, although not perfect, as each line typically consists of 8 syllables, with a few at 7. This uniformity of syllables contributes to a consistent beat when reading the lines.

Answer:

The Talking Skull

Explanation:

In "The Talking Skull - A fairy tale by Cameroon" written by Donna L. Washington, the theme explores the issues that arise from excessive self-talk and speaking loudly. To convey this lesson, the author employs the character of the talking skull. A man, who perceives himself as a philosopher and discusses topics that matter only to him, encounters a skull. The skull's replies are directly tied to the circumstances of its demise, which was due to "talking."