It would be C. By reinforcing the description of the clothes wringer.
The first line says "secure", which rhymes with the word "sure" (this is at the end of the second line). The word at the end of the third line is "keeps", which rhymes with the word of the forth line, "sleeps".
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1. In this excerpt, Oliver is presented as ______?
Oliver was presented as a juvenile delinquent. He was offended by Noah's words but he did not take it to his defense. He was filled with rage due to the insult of his mother.
2. Charlotte is shown to be a woman who is __________?
Charlotte was shown to be a woman of strong physical strength. She was capable of raising her fist to instill discipline.
3. In the last 2 paragraphs of the excerpt, the reader is left to infer that Charlotte, Mrs. Sowerburry, and Noah are ___________ Oliver.
The 3 characters are inferred to be Oliver's tormentors in the scenario. They haven't shown Oliver the compassion and understanding that he needs as he was still adjusting and transitioning to the new environment.
Answer: The rhyme scheme is abab cdcd efef gg. And the regular rhyme scheme makes the sonnet sound musical and memorable.
Explanation: I just took the test and got it right
