1. Which of the following lines from "The Walrus and the Carpenter" contains a simile?(1 point) Responses "If this were only cleared away," "If this were only cleared away," "The sea was wet as wet could be," "The sea was wet as wet could be," "The moon was shining sulkily," "The moon was shining sulkily," "They wept like anything to see" "They wept like anything to see" Question 2 2. What type of figurative language is used in the line "The sun was shining on the sea"?(1 point) Responses Simile Simile Metaphor Metaphor Personification Personification Hyperbole Hyperbole Question 3 3. In the poem, the phrase "The moon was shining sulkily" is an example of which type of figurative language?(1 point) Responses Personification Personification Hyperbole Hyperbole Metaphor Metaphor Simile Simile Question 4 4. What is the effect of the personification in the line "The sea was wet as wet could be"?(1 point) Responses It highlights the beauty of nature. It highlights the beauty of nature. It creates a humorous tone. It creates a humorous tone. It makes the sea seem alive. It makes the sea seem alive. It emphasizes the wetness of the sea. It emphasizes the wetness of the sea. Question 5 5. How does the use of figurative language in "The Walrus and the Carpenter" contribute to the poem's overall theme?(1 point) Responses It adds humor and whimsy to the narrative. It adds humor and whimsy to the narrative. It makes the characters seem more realistic. It makes the characters seem more realistic. It emphasizes the moral lesson of the poem. It emphasizes the moral lesson of the poem. It creates a sense of urgency and danger. It creates a sense of urgency and danger. Question 6 6. Which type of figurative language is used in the phrase "the island of Manhattan" to describe the setting?(1 point) Responses Simile Simile Personification Personification Metaphor Metaphor Hyperbole Hyperbole Question 7 7. In the story, Soapy refers to the jail as "the Island." What figurative language technique is this an example of?(1 point) Responses Hyperbole Hyperbole Metaphor Metaphor Personification Personification Simile Simile Question 8 8. How does O. Henry use personification in the story?(1 point) Responses By giving human qualities to the weather. By giving human qualities to the weather. By exaggerating Soapy's actions. By exaggerating Soapy's actions. By describing the jail as a warm place. By describing the jail as a warm place. By comparing Soapy to a bird. By comparing Soapy to a bird. Question 9 9. What is the effect of the metaphor "the anthem of the soul" in the story?(1 point) Responses It emphasizes the importance of music. It emphasizes the importance of music. It describes the city's noise. It describes the city's noise. It highlights Soapy's inner transformation. It highlights Soapy's inner transformation. It shows Soapy's love for singing. It shows Soapy's love for singing. Question 10 10. Which of the following best describes the use of hyperbole in the story?(1 point) Responses The comparison of Soapy to a bird. The comparison of Soapy to a bird. Soapy's exaggerated attempts to get arrested. Soapy's exaggerated attempts to get arrested. The detailed description of the weather. The detailed description of the weather. The personification of the city streets.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions regarding the figurative language in "The Walrus and the Carpenter" and the story involving Soapy:

Question 1: The line containing a simile is:
"They wept like anything to see." (Simile uses "like" for comparison)

Question 2: The type of figurative language in "The sun was shining on the sea" is:
Personification. (It personifies the sun as doing an action associated with humans)

Question 3: The phrase "The moon was shining sulkily" is an example of:
Personification. (The moon is given a human emotion)

Question 4: The effect of the personification in the line "The sea was wet as wet could be" is:
It emphasizes the wetness of the sea. (It highlights the extent of the sea's wetness)

Question 5: The use of figurative language in "The Walrus and the Carpenter" contributes to the poem's overall theme by:
It adds humor and whimsy to the narrative. (This is a key element of the poem)

Question 6: The type of figurative language in the phrase "the island of Manhattan" to describe the setting is:
Metaphor. (It is a metaphor for the location rather than a simile)

Question 7: Soapy referring to the jail as "the Island" is an example of:
Metaphor. (It’s a figurative representation of the jail)

Question 8: O. Henry uses personification in the story:
By giving human qualities to the weather. (Describing weather with human traits)

Question 9: The effect of the metaphor "the anthem of the soul" in the story is:
It highlights Soapy's inner transformation. (It suggests a deep, personal change or realization)

Question 10: The best description of the use of hyperbole in the story is:
Soapy's exaggerated attempts to get arrested. (This indicates a deliberate exaggeration of his actions)

These answers should clarify the figurative language used in the texts you mentioned.