How does the last stanza of ah, are you digging on my grave? " by thomas hardy use irony to disappoint the speakers expectation?

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics

Can you describe the word chalk without saying the words chalk or chalky? (type your own definition of the word.)

In act 5, which of the following seems to carry power in rome? a. violence b. rhetoric c. hope d. defeat