Question
Use lines 1 to 4 to answer the question.
(1)Ghost Lake’s a dark lake, a deep lake and cold:
(2)Ice black as ebony, frostily scrolled;
(3)Far in its shadows a faint sound whirs;
(4)Steep stand the sentineled deep, dark firs.
What is the effect of the figurative language in these lines?
(1 point)
Responses
The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.
The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.
The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind.
The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind.
The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates.
The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates.
The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake.
(1)Ghost Lake’s a dark lake, a deep lake and cold:
(2)Ice black as ebony, frostily scrolled;
(3)Far in its shadows a faint sound whirs;
(4)Steep stand the sentineled deep, dark firs.
What is the effect of the figurative language in these lines?
(1 point)
Responses
The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.
The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.
The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind.
The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind.
The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates.
The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates.
The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake.
This line uses figurative language to create vivid imagery of the lake's darkness and coldness, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake.
This line uses figurative language to create vivid imagery of the lake's darkness and coldness, enhancing the overall atmosphere.