You've seen how authors use specific language to convey meaning and tone. Let's put your knowledge to the test. Read the excerpt from “RefrigaMatic 1234.” Select the two sentences that use figurative or connotative language to describe an action or event.

Her mom's harried voice trickled down the stairwell. “Did you find any boxes?”
Aaliyah clambered to her hands and knees and peeked out of RefrigaMatic 1234. "No," she called back, relieved to hear the footsteps above her head moving steadily in the opposite direction. It was better if her mom didn't see the box—she'd just want to throw it away or, even worse, cut it up for packing materials.

which of the following statements about considering your audience and purpose is false?

you should think about what your audience already knows about your topic.- first choice

32.how is the rhythm in a lyric poem created?

by stressing certain words or syllables- first choice

33. which of the following describes an elegy?

a poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died- third choice

34.how does the audience know that the play is moving on to a new scene?

the scenery, lighting, and props change.-last choice

35. the internet is an electronic communications network that connects computer systems all over the world.- third choice

36. which of the topic sentences below best states the paragraph’s main idea?

there are several ways for students to earn money.- third choice

37.what tone does this passage convey?

satirical- third choice

38.what point is he trying to make by wearing the veil for most of his life?

he means to show that everyone, not just he, has experienced sin and sorrow and should therefore try not to hide it from others or from god.- first choice

39.based on the sentence’s context clues, how do you think the character feels?

excited- third choice

40.what tone does this passage convey?

pessimistic- second choice

well so many people believe its a sin to be gay or be apart of the lgbtq+ community, but i believe you should be you. don't let people tell you you cant be someone. be who you are because you will be uncomfortable your whole life. be you!

i believe the answer is b. we