2. Read the following verse of a poem and answer the question. Sorrow like a ceaseless rain Beats upon my heart. People twist and scream in pain, Dawn will find them still again; This has neither wax nor wane, Neither stop nor start. What does the word choice of beats, twist, and scream tell you about the speaker's tone? A. The speaker shows her disdain with repetitive nouns. B. The speaker uses vivid adjectives to show her hatred of the rain. C. The speaker lets the reader know how happy she is. D. The speaker reveals her suffering with her choice of vivid verbs.

Franklin expresses the following American values:

Protestant work ethic

Self reliance

Explanation:

Unites States emerged as the first nation which believed in the idea of equality, individualism and freedom. This is how idea of "American Exceptionalism" came out.

In "God helps those that help themselves", Benjamin Franklin is clearly talks about self-reliance. He said that to improve our lives, only we are responsible. Only if we take this responsibility, chances of an improved life become greater and even God is on our side. Also, he talks about the work-ethics of the Protestant.