When the speaker says that she will count centuries until her "fingers dropped," she is using a figure of speech called -

a. personification

c. hyperbole

b. alliteration

d. symbolism

Which item below is an object that could be venerable? a. an antique box b. a box of crayons c. a luxurious new house d. a cell phone

A: to make a logical claim B: to appeal to the reader's emotions C: to show that the reader is biased D: to establish credibility with the reader

Which of the following sentences is most clearly describing a theme? A. The mountains rose like the steeples of a Gothic cathedral. B. The golden feather represents Mrs. Whitherby's soul. C. One can fit over a million Earths inside the sun. D.

If the line ends on a stressed syllable, the line is considered masculine. a. True b. False

How has scientific knowledge changed over time

How can drinking water that comes from the earth under a landfill affect a person's health?

Which of these statements should not be included in a summary of "The First Seven Years" by Bernard Malamud? A.) Sobel returns to work as Feld's assistant. B.) Sobel escapes from the Nazis in World War II. C.) Sobel hears Feld ask Max to date Miriam.

Choose the correct parenthetical citation for the following quotation on page 45 written by Marianna Happerts: "For young children, screen time should be limited, and parents should be involved and aware of any and all media usage" A. Happerts 45 B.

What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy? A soliloquy is spoken while alone on stage. A monologue is spoken in anger. A soliloquy is a conversation between two characters.

Which of the following best describes the effect of the use of figurative language in the poem? A. The speaker uses metaphors to compare his beloved to the summer, and criticizes the summer for being harsh and fleeting. B.