Select the simile in the passage. As I was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance I was sure he must be Long John. He was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham—plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling. Indeed, he seemed in the most cheerful spirits, whistling as he moved about among the tables, with a merry word or a slap on the shoulder for the more favored of his guests. (2 points) Responses a. As I was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance I was sure he must be Long John. a. As I was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance I was sure he must be Long John. b. He was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham—plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling b. He was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham— plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling c. Indeed, he seemed in the most cheerful spirits, whistling as he moved about among the tables, c. Indeed, he seemed in the most cheerful spirits, whistling as he moved about among the tables, d. with a merry word or a slap on the shoulder for the more favored of his guests. d. with a merry word or a slap on the shoulder for the more favored of his guests. Question 2 What was the effect of the simile on the passage's meaning or tone? (2 points) Responses a. It highlights Long John's impressive physical stature. a. It highlights Long John's impressive physical stature. b. It indicates Long John likes ham. b. It indicates Long John likes ham. c. It indicates Long John's friendly personability. c. It indicates Long John's friendly personability. d. It explains Long John's dislike of his job d. It explains Long John's dislike of his job Question 3 Select the hyperbole in the passage. Ann-Margret brought George Burns along to see Peter perform. George Burns was older than the century, older than time. To Peter, George's date with Ann-Margret represented Hollywood's last gasp of glamour. The star of Kitten With a Whip also liked Peter. "I remember someone had said something about me," Ann-Margret would explain in her Hollywood-mystic whisper, "and he got after that person. And I said thank you for standing up for me." (2 points) Responses a. Ann-Margret brought George Burns along to see Peter perform. a. Ann- Margret brought George Burns along to see Peter perform. b. George Burns was older than the century, older than time. b. George Burns was older than the century, older than time. c. To Peter, George's date with Ann-Margret represented Hollywood's last gasp of glamour. c. To Peter, George's date with Ann- Margret represented Hollywood's last gasp of glamour. d. The star of Kitten With a Whip also liked Peter. "I remember someone had said something about me," d. The star of Kitten With a Whip also liked Peter. "I remember someone had said something about me," Question 4 What is the effect of the hyperbole on the passage's meaning or tone?(2 points) Responses a. It created a feeling of nostalgia a. It created a feeling of nostalgia b. It tells what a great movie this was. b. It tells what a great movie this was. c. It creates an atmosphere of contempt. c. It creates an atmosphere of contempt. d. It shows how in love she was with Peter. d. It shows how in love she was with Peter. Question 5 Select the personification in the passage. "Aline!" Aline, ugly, neat and enigmatic, appeared with the breakfast-tray. A delicious scent preceded her. Mrs. Clephane raised herself on a pink elbow, shook her hair over her shoulders, and exclaimed: "Violets?" Aline permitted herself her dry smile. "From a gentleman." Color flooded her mistress's face. Hadn't she known that something good was going to happen to her that morning—hadn't she felt it in every touch of the sunshine, as its golden fingertips pressed her lids open and wound their way through her hair? She supposed she was superstitious. She laughed expectantly. (2 points) Responses a. Aline, ugly, neat and enigmatic, appeared with the breakfast-tray. A delicious scent preceded her. a. Aline, ugly, neat and enigmatic, appeared with the breakfast- tray. A delicious scent preceded her. b. Mrs. Clephane raised herself on a pink elbow, shook her hair over her shoulders, and exclaimed: "Violets?" b. Mrs. Clephane raised herself on a pink elbow, shook her hair over her shoulders, and exclaimed: "Violets?" c. Aline permitted herself her dry smile. "From a gentleman." c. Aline permitted herself her dry smile. "From a gentleman." d. Hadn't she known that something good was going to happen to her that morning—hadn't she felt it in every touch of the sunshine, as its golden fingertips pressed her lids open and wound their way through her hair?

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Question 1: Select the simile in the passage.

Response: b. He was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham—plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling.


Question 2: What was the effect of the simile on the passage's meaning or tone?

Response: a. It highlights Long John's impressive physical stature.


Question 3: Select the hyperbole in the passage.

Response: b. George Burns was older than the century, older than time.


Question 4: What is the effect of the hyperbole on the passage's meaning or tone?

Response: a. It created a feeling of nostalgia.


Question 5: Select the personification in the passage.

Response: d. Hadn't she known that something good was going to happen to her that morning—hadn't she felt it in every touch of the sunshine, as its golden fingertips pressed her lids open and wound their way through her hair?