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Which sentence uses a figure of speech? Responses A Our conversation, like the storm clouds forming and dispersing above us, never could get anywhere definite.Our conversation, like the storm clouds forming and dispersing above us, never could get anywhere definite. B The music of the marching band outside wafted inside the gymnasium where the boys were practicing basketball.The music of the marching band outside wafted inside the gymnasium where the boys were practicing basketball. C The gymnasium had to close down for a few weeks while the managers had the floor redone to replace broken tile.The gymnasium had to close down for a few weeks while the managers had the floor redone to replace broken tile. D All of the kids in the hallway sat down at one time and got out their lunches, refusing to eat in the cafeteria.All of the kids in the hallway sat down at one time and got out their lunches, refusing to eat in the cafeteria. Question 2 Which two statements best describe the effect of the figure of speech used in the previous question? Responses A The figure of speech emphasizes the unpleasant sounds in the conversation.The figure of speech emphasizes the unpleasant sounds in the conversation. B The figure of speech communicates the awkwardness felt by students sitting in the hallway.The figure of speech communicates the awkwardness felt by students sitting in the hallway. C The figure of speech echoes the inability of the conversation to reach a definite conclusion.The figure of speech echoes the inability of the conversation to reach a definite conclusion. D The figure of speech conveys the spaciousness of both the gymnasium and the band practice field.The figure of speech conveys the spaciousness of both the gymnasium and the band practice field. E The figure of speech conveys how frustrating the incompleteness of the conversation is for the speakers.The figure of speech conveys how frustrating the incompleteness of the conversation is for the speakers. Skip to navigation © Progress Learning 2026, All Rights Reserved. Terms | Privacy PHONE [phone] | FAX [phone] Blog

Answer 1

Question 1: A

Question 2: C and E

Explanation: Sentence A uses a simile ("like the storm clouds...") comparing the conversation to forming-and-dispersing clouds. That image highlights the conversation's inability to settle (C) and suggests the speakers' frustration at its incompleteness (E).