Question

The Skater of Ghost Lake
by William Rose Benet


Swayed to a swift stride, brisker of pace,
Leaning and leaning, they race and they race;
Ever that whirring, that crisp sound thin
Like a string pluck-plucked of a violin;
Ever that swifter and low singing sound
Sweeping behind them, winding them round;
Gasp of their breath now that chill flakes fret;
Ice black as ebony--blacker--like jet!


"The Skater of Ghost Lake", by William Rose Benét

Question
Use lines 49 to 56 to answer the question.

Which lines in the two stanzas above contain a simile? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

(53) “Ever that swifter and low singing sound” in line 5
(53) “Ever that swifter and low singing sound” in line 5

(52) “Like a string pluck-plucked of a violin” in line 4
(52) “Like a string pluck-plucked of a violin” in line 4

(50) “Leaning and leaning, they race and they race”
(50) “Leaning and leaning, they race and they race”

(54) “Sweeping behind them, winding them round” in line 6
(54) “Sweeping behind them, winding them round” in line 6

(56) “Ice black as ebony—blacker—like jet” in line 8

Answer 1

(52) “Like a string pluck-plucked of a violin” in line 4
(56) “Ice black as ebony—blacker—like jet” in line 8