Which is the best definition of figurative language? A. language that focuses reader attention on the shapes or figures of objects being described B. informal language that uses contractions, slang words, and improper grammar C. language that uses words plainly and factually, for their exact, everyday meaning D. imaginative language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphor, simile, and personification

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Answer 1

Answer: D,B are incorrect.

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Answer 2

Answer: D. B and D are incorrect and figurative language is more than describing a shape

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Need HELP NOW PLEASE“To the turtle-dove that listens, while she gloats/On the moon!” is an example of _____.
hyperbole
a simile
personification
a motif

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Answer: C) Personification.

Explanation: personification is a figure of speech that consists in giving human characteristics to non human objects (or animals), in order to give an example of something or to create an image in the readers' minds. In the given lines we can see an example of personification (corresponding to option C), because it says that the turtle-dove (non human object) listens and gloats (human characteristics).

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I don't know if your school has this program that you can sign up to get a scholarship. You would need to pay a small fee. If your signed up, the requirements to get the scholarship you would need to have principal's honor roll, or a high GPA

in the penultimate paragraph, the author says,"its hard to believe moocs will ever replace the dreaming spires of Oxford and Cambridge ," explain what the author means and briefly give your opinion regarding this matter.

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The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "The author is trying to say Moocs will not reach the same level as Oxford and Cambridge meaning they are much better than Moocs." Oxford and Cambridge also has reputation to uphold as high education institution and therefore it sticks to its traditional teaching techniques.

Bill has enough money to buy no more than 1/2 pound of cheese. How much cheese could he buy

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He can purchase
1/10 pound of cheese
1/4 pound of cheese
3/10 pound of cheese
4/10 pound of cheese
5/10 pound of cheese
1/2 pound of cheese

The answer would be 5/10

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B.
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C.
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I believe the best answer is A - You are going to fall off the cliff unless you move back

Comment if I'm wrong please :D

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A static character is onethat does not undergo any important
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