Which of these sentences uses the most vivid diction and includes figurative language? Rainy days can ruin a field trip.
The menacing clouds frowned upon us, threatening to break open with torrents of rain.
The sky was dark and gray.
I was sad because our teacher said that the field trip would be postponed if it rained.
It looked like it was about to rain.

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Read the thesis statement below and answer the question that follows. the life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent in many different areas. how can this thesis statement be improved?

Which is easier to identify direct or indirect characterization? why