Which excerpt is an example of personification? a. “the fog comes on little cat feet.” b. “the world beats like a slackened drum.” c. “life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.” d. “the landscape listens, shadows — hold their breath” select the best answer from the choices provided

At the end of “raymond’s run,” squeaky has a different attitude about running and about her rival, gretchen. describe the actions that demonstrate these changed feelings. what role does conflict play in squeaky’s changed attitude? use events and details from the story to support your answer.