Question

What is the definition of “symbol”?

an image that simultaneously represents itself and something else
the use of words that appeal to the five senses
a lengthy or extended metaphor
a figure of speech that contains exaggeration for emphasis

Answer 1

A>an image that simultaneously represents itself and something else
B>the use of words that appeal to the five senses
C>a lengthy or extended metaphor
D>a figure of speech that contains exaggeration for emphasis

Answer 2

A.

Answer 3

hes right its A

Answer 4

What is a key reason to include metaphors in a literary work?

A.to lengthen a literary work so it can be taught in classrooms easily
B.to explore humans’ relationships to ideals, inner lives, and environments
C.to classify literary work into specific categories
D.to create new and surprising comparisons and deepen understanding

Answer 5

@DaniSchwarz @warood

Answer 6

i think its C

Answer 7

im pretty sure the answers B

Answer 8

ead the excerpt below from the poem “The Taxi” by Amy Lowell and complete the statement that follows.



When I go away from you
The world beats dead
Like a slackened drum.

Source: Lowell, Amy. “The Taxi.” The Complete Poetical Works of Amy Lowell. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1983. Poetry Foundation. Web. 9 June 2011.



Each of the following types of figurative language is used in the excerpt except __________.

A.simile
B.hyperbole
C.personification
D.allusion

Answer 9

its C right