Part A What is a theme of the poem "The Dragonfly"?

One should live life to the fullest.

A sense of belonging is vital for survival.

Little can be gained by showing off.

Small things in nature can bring joy.

Question 2
Part B

How does Louise Bogan develop the theme indicated in Part A?

She explains how quickly dragonflies flit around.

She describes the dragonfly with an admiring tone.

She explains that the dragonfly's life is a short one.

She explains how elusive dragonflies can be.

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.