Why is it important to sharpen the saw

In what part of play’s structure do you usually get a feel for the characters and setting a)denouement b)exposition c)rising action d)falling action

Which pair of uses of figurative language from “the caged bird” support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams

Which words in the sentence are direct objects? choose all answers that are correct. we took the first exit and then the back road. a. exit b. road c. back d. took