1. Read the sentence. The singer’s high notes stabbed my ears like jagged knives.

This sentence is an example of .

euphemism

understatement

irony

connotation

The following question is based on your reading of a midsummer night’s dream by william shakespeare. which line offers the best example of metatheatre? a. “there are things in this comedy of pyramus and thisby that will never . first, pyramus must draw a sword to kill himself; which the ladies cannot abide.” c. “will not the ladies be afeared of the lion? ” b. “doth the moon shine the night we play our play? ” d. “write me a prologue, and let the prologue seem to say, we will do no harm with our swords, and that pyramus is not killed indeed; and for the more better assurance, tell them that i pyramus am not pyramus, but bottom the weaver.”

Chapters 3–5 while reading, think about… author’s purpose/point of view symbolism communication between characters —ethan frome

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.