The Walrus and the Carpenter & The Cop and the Anthem

Question

The Walrus and the Carpenter & The Cop and the Anthem


Question 1
1. Which of the following lines from "The Walrus and the Carpenter" contains a simile?(1 point)
Responses

"The sea was wet as wet could be,"
"The sea was wet as wet could be,"
"If this were only cleared away,"
"If this were only cleared away,"
"The moon was shining sulkily,

Answer 1

The line that contains a simile from "The Walrus and the Carpenter" is:

"The sea was wet as wet could be,"

This line compares the wetness of the sea to the idea of being as wet as possible, thus employing a simile.

Answer 2

2. What type of figurative language is used in the line "The sun was shining on the sea"?(1 point)
Responses

Metaphor
Metaphor
Personification
Personification
Simile
Simile
Hyperbole

Answer 3

The line "The sun was shining on the sea" does not contain a clear example of metaphor, personification, simile, or hyperbole. It is a straightforward description. However, if I had to choose from the options provided, the most fitting might be personification, as it implies the sun is actively shining, though it doesn’t personify it in a traditional sense.

Please clarify if you are looking for a particular interpretation!