Read the following passage: “I knew that would be the end of it, as you both slept soundly and tranquilly. Hans and I have each taken turn to watch and every hour we have seen visible signs of amelioration.”

What does “amelioration” mean, based on context clues?

getting better
getting worse
staying the same
becoming crazy

Read the excerpt from "i wandered lonely as a cloud." for oft, when on my couch i lie in vacant or in pensive mood, they flash upon that inward eye which is the bliss of solitude; and then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils. which statement best describes the lines that are underlined in this excerpt? both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone. both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker's feelings. the lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory. the lines use rhyme to show the speaker's feelings of isolation.