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Read the exercept from robert stawell ball great astronmers,based on the context of the exerpct what does the word protacted most clearly means? a.seeming to be truthful b.weighing an excessive amount c.extending in a specific decision d.continuing for a long time e.being exceptional and talented

The overwhelming majority of the peoples and nations of the world today want to live in peace

Reread lines 6-7 "the survivor." determine how the tone of these differs from the preceding lines (1-5)