The poem "the rainy day" uses figurative language to draw comparisons between life and
rainy day
which statement gives a reason the poem uses a rainy day to build the metaphor?
a) all the rain and clouds symbolize that the speaker is nearing the end of his life.

b) all people have experienced periods of gloomy weather before.

c)all the rain and wind make the speaker miserable.

d)all people have dreary lives.

the answer is B) Because all people experienced periods of gloomy weather before.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.

it is a hope this 's