Informational Text Analysis Online Practice

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Use the sentence to answer the question.

The ballet dancer moved around the stage as a graceful swan moves across still waters.

What does the figurative meaning in the sentence suggest about the dancer?

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Responses

the dancer has long arms and legs
the dancer has long arms and legs

the dancer's movements look like swimming
the dancer's movements look like swimming

the dancer is alone on the stage
the dancer is alone on the stage

the dancer's movements are smooth and precise
the dancer's movements are smooth and precise
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The figurative meaning in the sentence suggests that the dancer's movements are smooth and precise. This is indicated by the comparison to a graceful swan, which is known for its elegant and fluid motion. Therefore, the correct response is:

the dancer's movements are smooth and precise.