Read the following excerpt from "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." But as soon as money was up on him he was a different dog; his under-jaw'd begin to stick out like the fo'-castle of a steamboat, and his teeth would uncover and shine like the furnaces.
What type of figurative language is demonstrated in this excerpt?

simile
metaphor
idiom
irony

Satire can best be defined as the literary form or technique in which and are used to criticize one's vices.

The duke and the dauphin lie, cheat, and steal for the purposes of their own survival. answers: •true •false

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?