Paula loves her english class. today, she learned that some authors make references to well-known people, events, places, literature, or artworks in their writing. which literary device did paula learn about?

a.
allusion

b.
personification

c.
simile

d.
imagery

In the franz kafka’s the metamorphosis after gregory turns into a giant insect he realizes his sister grete can’t stand to look at him. he hides from his sister and stays under a bedsheet.what does this act suggest about gregor?

1. at the conclusion of chapter 13, the monster realizes that he has none of the qualities or possessions that human beings value, and so he worries the he will be forever miserable. he says, “oh, that i had for ever remained in my native wood, nor known nor felt beyond the sensations of hunger, thirst, and heat! ” this statement recalls one made by victor frankenstein in chapter 10: “if our impulses were confined to hunger, thirst, and desire, we might nearly be free; but now we are moved by every wind that blows, and a chance word or scene that that word may convey to us.” questions: what do these two statements suggest about the impact of knowledge? how do the statements affect the way readers view the monster and victor?

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.