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Which lines of poetry are the best example of alliteration?(1 point)
Responses

Nathan was a man of his word, and a man who came through.
Nathan was a man of his word, and a man who came through.

Fiona fretted and paced, and feared for the future.
Fiona fretted and paced, and feared for the future.

Tanya climbed each rung of the corporate ladder, while those around her grew anxious and madder.
Tanya climbed each rung of the corporate ladder, while those around her grew anxious and madder.

My heart broke in anguish, and in anguish my love shattered.

Answer 1

The lines that are the best example of alliteration are:

Fiona fretted and paced, and feared for the future.

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely placed words, and in this example, the "f" sound is repeated in "Fiona," "fretted," "feared," and "future."

Answer 2

Which sentence connects an element of a story to a theme?(1 point)
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The symbol of the butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person's life.
The symbol of the butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person's life.

The main character's change from being overly critical to compassionate helps readers understand that empathy is needed to understand others.
The main character's change from being overly critical to compassionate helps readers understand that empathy is needed to understand others.

The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand typical relationships between parents and children.
The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand typical relationships between parents and children.

The story takes place during the early 1900s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.

Answer 3

The sentence that connects an element of a story to a theme is:

The main character's change from being overly critical to compassionate helps readers understand that empathy is needed to understand others.

This sentence explicitly discusses a change in the character (an element of the story) and relates it to the theme of empathy.

Answer 4

Which sentence provides objective information?(1 point)
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Sunflowers are more beautiful than tulips.
Sunflowers are more beautiful than tulips.

The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.
The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.

Sunflower seeds taste delicious in salads.
Sunflower seeds taste delicious in salads.

Growing a sunflower that is 10 feet tall is very impressive.

Answer 5

The sentence that provides objective information is:

The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.

This sentence presents a factual statement that can be verified, without expressing a personal opinion or subjective judgment.