Question

One purpose of a figure of speech is to(1 point)
Responses

state the time and place.
state the time and place.

create humor.
create humor.

express the author’s point of view.
express the author’s point of view.

present an argument.

Answer 1

Use the phrase to answer the question.

After hours of waiting for the bowling alley to open,

Which clause best completes the sentence to create a pun?

(1 point)
Responses

we finally got the ball rolling.
we finally got the ball rolling.

we found out it was closed for good.
we found out it was closed for good.

we went to the movies instead.
we went to the movies instead.

we were starving.

Answer 2

express the author's point of view.