What is it called when you compare one thing to another as a way to deceive it eg. as black as coal

Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a vivid visual description for aesthetic impact?

What were the 3 main reasons Chris McCandless walked into the Alaskan wilderness?

Read the sentence. Ouch, that frying pan is very hot! Which word in the sentence is an interjection? A) very B) Ouch C) hot D) that

Which of these best describes why mainstream media might be called more "accountable" or "responsible" for reports

Describe a wet street after it rains.

Why did the French build Ft. Dequesne where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River?

Review the definition. The root spect means "to see." Which best identifies the prefix and explains how it affects meaning in the word retrospect? The prefix is retro - and it suggests that one is looking ahead.

Are men and woman really equal?

Which sentence in this excerpt from Susan B. Anthony's "on woman's right to vote" reveals the purpose of the speech

Which sentence contains a predicate adjective? A:George Washington was the first president of the United States. B:The windows of the house were dirty. C:The Bengal tiger is a ferocious animal. D:John is my uncle.