Read the following lines:

he saw the gilded weathercock
swim in the moonlight as he passed,
and the meeting-house windows, blank and bare,
gaze at him with a spectral glare,
as if they already stood aghast
at the bloody work they would look upon.

which of the following statements best explains the effect of the personification in these lines?

the imagery of the moonlight swimming creates a confusing environment.
the description of the windows as empty eyes with a ghostly look creates a dark mood.
the personification of the windows makes the day seem open to endless opportunity.
the description of the meeting house as a blank face communicates a hopeful tone.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.