Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this poem. in "daystar" by rita dove, how does the image of the woman closing her eyes and wanting to "see only her own vivid blood" affect the poem? a. it highlights the way being a mother makes the woman feel alive. b. it indicates that, deep down, the woman is selfish. c. it convey her deep need for some peaceful time alone. d. it suggests the woman's deep regrets over her mistakes.

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

What is the central idea in this advice from branch rickey to jackie robinson?  

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?