Which literary device is used in this sentence from James Joyce's "Araby"?

But my body was like a harp and her words and gestures were like fingers running upon the wires.

A.

motif

B.

metaphor

C.

hyperbole

D.

simile

If you wanted to quote from page 42 of a book by Jon Krakauer about an ill-fated attempt to climb Mount Everest (titled Into Thin Air) for a research paper, which would be the correct way to cite this source using MLA documentation? A) (Krakauer 42).

My First Day on the Job The complicating incident is when the narrator's editor has a family emergency. Which event is a result of the complicating incident? A The narrator decides that journalism is the right career for her.

Which sentence uses an adverb of manner? a. The family washes the boat frequently. b. Yes, beautiful gardens are planted throughout. c. Many riders screamed excitedly as the roller coaster went down the hill. d. I've read this book before.

What is a sonnet and what is a couplet

When would you be most likely to use an intensive pronoun? A. to introduce an adjective clause B. to introduce a question C. to add emphasis to a noun or pronoun D. to direct attention to a specific person, place, or thing

Aegeus recognized his son and saved him from Medea's poison. Theseus was named the true heir to his throne. Which best describes how this event develops the plot? a. describes the climax b. builds suspense c. established conflict d. resolves tension

Why does the author choose to describe the Torwood pine forests and The Grapes as he does? A. to give this part of the story a dark and foreboding mood B. to create tension and conflict between the characters C.

Bruh - -.-- The speaker says her diary is like a novel from the store. What type of figurative language is this? A) idiom. B) metaphor. C) onomatopoeia. D) simile.

Which provides the best description of the underlined phrase? roger, a hot-tempered football player, charged the referee and tried to tackle the poor man.

What is the boy now, who has lost his ball, What, what is he to do? I saw it go Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then Merrily over-there it is in the water! No use to say 'O there are other balls' Source: Berryman, John. "The Ball Poem.