Which best describes a purpose of the four-line stanzas in the poem?

Which is it? the desert is than the mountains? 1. drier 2. more dry

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.

Which two lines in this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich together use symbolism to indicate that death is approaching?