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Reread this line from the poem "hope onstage" (232):"He is dressed / as a shepherd, his voice / soft and low, more sure than any sound I've ever heard / come out of him." In these lines, how does the word "sure" develop Hope's character?A. It shows he was more agreeable than his siblings.B. It shows he was growing more confident.C. It shows he was a dedicated student.D. It shows he was a careful person.

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Reread this line from the poem "hope onstage" (232):"He is dressed / as a shepherd, his voice / soft and low, more sure than any sound I've ever heard / come out of him." In these lines, how does the word "sure" develop Hope's character?A. It shows he was more agreeable than his siblings.B. It shows he was growing more confident.C. It shows he was a dedicated student.D. It shows he was a careful person.

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B. It shows he was growing more confident.

The word "sure" in this context suggests certainty and confidence. The fact that his voice is described as "more sure than any sound I've ever heard come out of him" indicates that Hope is becoming more self-assured, possibly in his role as a shepherd or in his ability to express himself. This development in his character is not necessarily related to his agreeability, dedication as a student, or carefulness.

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