18. What is the best definition for the underlined word based on the following sentence?

"After his death, Chillingworth bequeaths his land to Pearl, as a possible atonement for his sins."

A. To torment someone with

B. To leave or give by will after one's death

C. Steal

D. Sell

19. The following quote is an example of what figurative language?

"He now dug into the poor clergyman's heart, like a miner searching for gold."

A. Personification

B. Metaphor

C. Simile

D. Hyperbole

20. In exchange for his mercy, what promise does Hester Prynne make Chillingworth at the end of Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter?

A. She promises to never stray from him in their marriage again.

B. She promises to tell Pearl that he is her father.

C. She promises to bear him a child, as well.

D. She promises to keep his identity a secret.

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Carpenter

19 March, 14:57

18. What is the best definition for the underlined word based on the following sentence?

"After his death, Chillingworth bequeaths his land to Pearl, as a possible atonement for his sins."

A. To torment someone with

B. To leave or give by will after one's death

C. Steal

D. Sell

19. The following quote is an example of what figurative language?

"He now dug into the poor clergyman's heart, like a miner searching for gold."

A. Personification

B. Metaphor

C. Simile

D. Hyperbole

20. In exchange for his mercy, what promise does Hester Prynne make Chillingworth at the end of Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter?

A. She promises to never stray from him in their marriage again.

B. She promises to tell Pearl that he is her father.

C. She promises to bear him a child, as well.

D. She promises to keep his identity a secret.

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Devan Mays · Answer 1

18. B. to leave or give by will after one's death.

- bequeaths means to leave.

19. C. Simile

- the 1st sentence was compared to the 2nd one. "like" or "as" is most likely used when identifying simile.

20. D. she promises to keep identity a secret.

- Hester oaths to chillingworth for the secrecy of his identity