4. which of the following statements is an example of a metaphor? a. her voice was like a thick velvet blanket. b. the horse hooves of rain landed loudly on the tin roof. c. the trees swayed gently as nature's dancers. d. the dog ran straight into the patch of wet cement.

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.