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An Ode to NasThe rain is sapping footsteps on the roof It sounds a lovely dance inside my headThis peaceful aura only serves as proofThat I should dodge my work to lie in bed The pillows pull me in with their behestA trap that I do not want to escapeThe blankets form a most enticing nestThey wrap me in a shroud that won't undrape I'm tempted further by my furry friendsThey've taken er the mattress in a pileOh, how want to nestle in with them!But first, I know that must work awhileI promise, bed, I will be back for youI’ll surely nap before the day is throughWhat of following explains the effect that word choice has on the meaning of the passage?

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The author selects contrasting words like "peaceful" and "dodge"

Rationale:

🧘The use of the word "peaceful" describes a calm and tranquil setting, evoking comfort and serenity.

🏃In contrast, the word "dodge" implies avoidance or escape, indicating a conflict between rest and obligation.

🎭This contrast highlights the speaker’s internal struggle between staying in bed and fulfilling responsibilities.

📝By using this juxtaposition, the author adds depth to the poem, enhancing the reader's understanding of the emotional tension embedded in the humorous tone.

📌Core Message

The author uses contrasting word choices like “peaceful” and “dodge” to highlight the internal conflict between rest and duty.

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A. Because
B. Maybe
C. But
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A. From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement
B. From when she opened the basement door until she saw the
C. From the night when she heard the loudest noises and then
D. From when she was looking at the basement door and then
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Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse but in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crash the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What she was sure, but the ghost would do somethingAlice had seen the ghost, but what he could be making loud noise in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was her buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a de put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a diet for Alice had seen enough horror movies to know thatAce stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years. Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all it was a calico-cat one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basementWhich of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?

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A. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room
B. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks
C. She’d gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going was going to break through the door and do something horrible
D. Because she did- or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years
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A. Dance, tempted
B. Aura, roof
C. Footsteps, enticing
D. Shroud, nest
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A. Individuals who had multiple mammals an pets indicated they felt more safe when self-reporting on their happiness Individuals who slept in the same room as their pets report even higher happiness levels
B. As self-reported in a research survey, people who locations that received more than 60 inches in average participation indicated better levels of rest and lower levels of anxiety.
C. In a qualitative research study respondents reported they felt more sailed with their lives when they were able to sleep in conditions and for a duration that was self-selected.
D. Productivity fell among workers who got less than 5 hours of sleep conversely workers with more than 8 hours of sleep demonstrated almost double productivity than their sleep deprived peers
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