Identify the figurative language being used:

You are my sunshine.

A)

simile

B)

metaphor

C)

hyperbole

D)

understatement

What is the main purpose of historical fiction? A. to inform B. to persuade C. to entertain D. to inspire

Who is the greatest sinner in The Scarlet Letter: Hester, Chillingworth, or Dimmesdale? Based on your reading of the novel, craft an argument that identifies the greatest sinner and supports that claim with reasons and evidence.

Explain the author's purpose of the following quote: "Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor."

Pi battles with thoughts of hopelessness and despair. Which setting most clearly reinforces this aspect of survival? A. The emotional setting B. The internal setting C. The ocean D. The lifeboat

Our dilema was wether we should study Spanish or German

Which sentence in this paragraph states the reason for the growing popularity of feudalism in medieval society? Feudalism worked well in Britain and France for several centuries.

Read this excerpt from "Ain't I A Woman?" from Sojourner Truth: Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. Why does Truth refer to her audience as her children? A. To create a personal tone B.

How can you sure that your argument is credible A. Appealing to emotions B. Facts n evidence C. Avoiding logical fallacies D. Attacking your opponent

Within the metric system all units are based on the number

Which choice is not an example of an active-listening skill? A. looking for nonverbal signals B. frequently interrupting C. considering the speaker's perspective D. focusing on the speaker