Identify the figure of speech used in the following statements: 1. A poem is as tightly closed as an unfolding bud.
2. The crow crushed the crackers.
3. The days flew by really quickly.
4. If you can order a cold beverage for me, my dear, I will truly appreciate it.
5. Laney there, Rina here.
6. When I heard the news, my heart was overflowing with gladness.
7. Their daughter is the gem of their family.
8. The sudden ringing of the bell made the lady scream.
9. The wind kissed the girl’s cheek while she was walking by.
10. Words spoken in anger are like sharp knives that can hurt really deep.
11. How the bells tinkle! tinkle! tinkle! in the icy air of night.
12. The boy’s smile is warm as a summer day.
13. Theophilus Thistle is a terrific thistle maker.
14. The warrior carried the whole world on his shoulders.
15. My grandfather passed away, but his loving memories will always be in our hearts.

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Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)

In the story “ one thousand dollars,” robert gillian forfeits a 50,000 inheritance. what is the theme expressed by the author in this story ?

What should you do when refining and polishing a thesis statement? ?