Short definitions of simile metaphor and personification

in figurative language

In Guy de Maupassant's short story "The Necklace," in what two ways do the characters affect the plot of the story? Madame Loisel's actions propel the story forward. Madame Forestier's wishes move the story forward.

How do conservation tillage practices in agriculture benefit the soil? a. They increase soil erosion rates. b. They decrease water absorption. c. They decrease water storage. d. They increase soil nutrient levels.

Do you think the other women that work at Merry Maids have the same reaction as Ehrenreich to how they are treated when they go to the grocery store after work?

In what does Turtle develop an insatiable interest? A. insects and reptiles B. fruits and vegetables C. tires and cars D. books and toys

Define idiom. Define hyperbole. On page 102, Max's father says you really are a "chip off the old block" is that an idiom or hyperbole? What is the meaning of that saying?

Who did the Puritans believe would punish sins?

How are men treated in iraq?

Click to read "miss rosie" by Lucille Clifton. Then answer the question. In the poem, which element creates a sense of rhythm? A. The repetition of the phrase "when I watch you" B. The vivid description of the main character C.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are ___. Old friends of hamlet clowns that hamlet used to know travelers who are murdered in the wake of revenge or hamlets trusted advisors

What is a major difference between Doré's and Blake's illustrations of Dante's Inferno? A. Doré's illustrations depict characters and settings in a realistic way, while Blake's illustrations show a more unrealistic and stylized version of the story.