How might a poem’s rhythm support the meaning of the poem? A. It may use rhyming words at the end of each line.
B. It may remind readers of songs they’ve heard that had similar meanings.
C. It may include words that state the poem’s meaning directly.
D. It may create a pattern of sounds that remind readers of something in the poem.

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.