Read the following sentence. "Just here the land was rolling - a grand sweep of regular elevations and depressions as far as the eye could reach - like the stately heave and swell of the ocean's bosom after a storm." How does the author use figurative language in the sentence to contribute to the meaning of the passage? a to convey the desolate feeling of the scenery
b to compare the hills to ocean swells
c to emphasize the unpleasant sensations of the stage coach
d to illustrate the beautiful colors of the scenery

Question from select the correct answer. what argument is susan b. anthony making in the passage? a. male citizens created the laws to secure the rights of men, so legal reform is required to secure women’s rights. b. women are often punished for committing criminal acts that are pardoned when committed by men. c. women are judged under laws supposedly written only for males, so they are entitled to the same rights as males. d. the court judge modified the original documents to arrest and try anthony unfairly. has anyone else got this?

This poem describes a train as if it were a horse. what literacy device does the poet use in this poem?

The adventures of tom sawyer, chapter 6 (excerpt) what does tom do to get sid’s attention? a) tom lies in bed as he tries to think of an excuse to miss school b) tom knocks a book on the floor to wake sid up c) tom tells sid that he is suffering from an infected toe and a loose tooth d) tom groans and says, “ when i’m gone…”, so sid will call for aunt polly’s how does sid react to tom as he pretends to die? a) so it becomes anxious and asks if tom is dying b) sid knows tom is faking but joins in with tom’s game c) sid takes tom seriously and makes a list of tom’s valuables d) sid knows tom is a lying and immediately runs to tell aunt polly