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In the quote "Then I defy you, stars!" Romeo and Juliet (5.1.24) what literary device is used (metaphor, simile, foreshadowing).

Well done, my dear students! I am very pleased to see that you have grasped the concept of a metaphor. A metaphor is a comparison between two things that are not normally alike, in order to create a deeper meaning or understanding. It is a powerful tool for writers and speakers to evoke imagery and emotions in their audience. Remember, a metaphor is not to be taken literally, but rather as a way of highlighting similarities between seemingly unrelated things. Keep practicing and using metaphors in your own writing, and you will become a master of figurative language in no time!

How do you earn interest on savings?

You can earn interest on savings by depositing your savings in a savings account in a bank or credit union.

What is the meaning of the idiom, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you"? A)Do not judge based on appearances. B)Do not worry about trivial issues. C)Do not act against those on whom you depend. D)Do not have high expectations for something.

C) Do not act against those on whom you depend.

What review can you give about the iPhone 12? How does it compare to the smartphones of the past according to an elder member of your family? What do you predict about the future of smartphones?

The reviewer owns an iPhone 12, which has a large display, 5G connectivity, a triple camera system, and runs on the latest version of iOS. According to their mother, she owned a Blackberry in the late 2000s that had a small screen, a physical keyboard, and basic internet capabilities. The reviewer predicts that in 10 years, smartphones will have more advanced features like holographic displays, artificial intelligence assistants that understand natural language , and biometric security measures such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanners . They may also have extended battery life and more sustainable materials.

Which prison's executions haunted Gaines and served as the setting for A Lesson Before Dying?

  • Parchman
  • Alcatraz
  • San Quentin

Parchman

Select all the correct answers. Which choices are parts of the verb? to dump Dumps Is dump Will dumped Dumper Are dumping

to dump Dumps Is dump Will dumped dumped Are dumping

"A cathedral is like a book; one must learn how to read it^ is an example of ... A. an idiom. B. verbal irony. C. a metaphor. D. an analogy.

As an educator, my assessment would be that the correct answer is indeed the letter A idiom.

Megan's animosity toward her younger sister Cassie was very clear. Even guests who entered the home felt her hatred, but only grandma Mayer knew the reason for it. What does the word animosity mean?

"What animosity means is a feeling of dislike or hatred," as I often remind my students. Let's maintain the same structure and modify the wording to reflect a more formal tone.

Rewrite the given sentence parts using the past continuous tense to create a sentence.

1. What is the sentence when 'three soldiers ran after the smugglers' is in the past continuous tense? Three soldiers were running after the smugglers. 2. Using the past continuous tense, how would you rewrite the sentence 'It was raining in Kuala Lumpur when we reached there'? It was raining in Kuala Lumpur when we reached there. 3. Rewrite the sentence 'Monica was taking bath when the phone rang' in the past continuous tense. Monica was taking bath when the phone rang. 4. What would be the past continuous tense of 'Vivek and Jessie were writing reports when the teacher came'? Vivek and Jessie were writing reports when the teacher came. 5. How would you write 'Some of us were training to become pilots in 2000' in the past continuous tense? Some of us were training to become pilots in 2000. 6. What is the past continuous tense sentence when 'People use barks of trees to write before the paper was invented'? People were using barks of trees to write before paper was invented. 7. Rewrite the sentence 'Javed was waiting for the bus when the rain started' using the past continuous tense. Javed was waiting for the bus when the rain started. 8. What is the past continuous tense form of 'Sonam was cleaning the floor when she saw a snake'? Sonam was cleaning the floor when she saw a snake.

She felt badly that someone had lost such a nice watch. What is the best revision of the troublesome modifier in the sentence?

She felt sympathy that someone had lost such a nice watch.