Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage?

What is the primary purpose of the second paragraph in the essay?

In the context of the passage, what does the phrase 'a double-edged sword' imply?

Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'the world is a stage'?

What is the effect of the author's use of vivid imagery in the passage?

What does the author imply by stating that 'time is a thief'?

How does the use of first-person narration affect the reader's understanding of the main character's emotions?

What is the central argument presented in the passage?

Which rhetorical strategy does the author use to appeal to the audience's emotions in the passage?

What effect does the author achieve by juxtaposing two contrasting ideas in the passage?