Read the following passage: "as i began to play, the boy disappeared, the color ran out of the room, and i saw only my white pieces and his black ones waiting on the other side. a light wind began blowing past my ears. it whispered secrets only i could hear." evaluate the purpose of the two personifications above? the personifications in this passage prove that waverly isn't great at chess. the personifications show that waverly will probably lose the game. the personifications show that waverly is nervous about the game she's playing. the personifications demonstrate waverly's intense focus on the game.

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.