How does the metaphor, "as the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters" affect the meaning of this excerpt? a) it conveys that the speaker's love will soon wither and die. b) it shows that the speaker prefers weeded gardens, full of lilies. c) it indicates that the speaker is giving his beloved flowers. d) it suggests that the speaker's love is beyond comparison.

What’s the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature.

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How does this excerpt develop the central idea that espionage during the civil war was often carried out by untrained citizens? it enhances the reader’s understanding by explaining why training was unnecessary. it changes the reader’s perception of what information a spy was able to obtain. it explains an ordinary person’s motivation for conducting espionage against the enemy. it adds moral complexity to espionage, due to the use of secret and dangerous methods.