Which word could be a synonym for speedy?(1 point)
Responses
tardy
tardy
cautious
lively
lively
fast
11 answers
fast
How is a simile different from a metaphor?(1 point)
Responses
A simile is an implied comparison
A simile is an implied comparison
A simile uses "like" or "as"
A simile uses "like" or "as"
A simile created vivid descriptions.
A simile created vivid descriptions.
A simile gives an idea human characteristics.
Responses
A simile is an implied comparison
A simile is an implied comparison
A simile uses "like" or "as"
A simile uses "like" or "as"
A simile created vivid descriptions.
A simile created vivid descriptions.
A simile gives an idea human characteristics.
A simile uses "like" or "as"
Which sentence contains an example of a simile?(1 point)
Responses
The rain was loud on the rooftop.
The rain was loud on the rooftop.
Her words cut like a knife.
Her words cut like a knife.
The bear smirked as he came into view.
The bear smirked as he came into view.
Her smile was a ray of sunshine.
Responses
The rain was loud on the rooftop.
The rain was loud on the rooftop.
Her words cut like a knife.
Her words cut like a knife.
The bear smirked as he came into view.
The bear smirked as he came into view.
Her smile was a ray of sunshine.
Her words cut like a knife.
Use the excerpt from a poem below to answer the question.
“Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl;
Its breath was the wind that began to howl,
The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes,
Eclipsing the light to reveal its guise.”
“Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl;
Its breath was the wind that began to howl,
The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes,
Eclipsing the light to reveal its guise.”
The excerpt from the poem contains examples of similes. Two instances are:
- "Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl"
- "The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes"
- "Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl"
- "The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes"
Use the excerpt from a poem below to answer the question.
“Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl;
Its breath was the wind that began to howl,
The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes,
Eclipsing the light to reveal its guise.”
How does the poet use personification?
(1 point)
Responses
By making the night a character that can move and see
By making the night a character that can move and see
By pairing the night and stars
By pairing the night and stars
By comparing the night to an animal
By comparing the night to an animal
By giving the wind human qualities
“Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl;
Its breath was the wind that began to howl,
The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes,
Eclipsing the light to reveal its guise.”
How does the poet use personification?
(1 point)
Responses
By making the night a character that can move and see
By making the night a character that can move and see
By pairing the night and stars
By pairing the night and stars
By comparing the night to an animal
By comparing the night to an animal
By giving the wind human qualities
By making the night a character that can move and see
Which word has the most negative connotation?(1 point)
Responses
confident
confident
conceited
conceited
courageous
courageous
proud
proud
Responses
confident
confident
conceited
conceited
courageous
courageous
proud
proud
conceited