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Symbolism

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When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

Answer explanation

Symbolism is when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story, making it the correct choice.

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Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

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To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

Answer explanation

To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

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Symbols represent...

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All of the above.

Answer explanation

Symbols represent abstract concepts, layers of meaning, and something other than the object itself, hence all of the above is the correct choice.

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What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage? Options: Ironic, Informational, Joyful, Dramatic

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Informational

Answer explanation

The tone of the passage is described as 'Informational' because it presents factual information without any emotional bias or opinion.

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The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade.

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simile

Answer explanation

The underlined sentence shows a simile, comparing the breeze to a refreshing drink of lemonade using 'felt like'.

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The underlined sentence in blue font: "The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night." is an example of

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metaphor

Answer explanation

The correct choice is metaphor because the underlined sentence compares the night air to fuel for work without using 'like' or 'as'.

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The underlined sentence in the red font is an example of

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hyperbole

Answer explanation

The underlined sentence in the red font is an example of hyperbole because it exaggerates the length of the night to emphasize the difficulty of the task.

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The sentence written and underlined in blue is an example of: "I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly."

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alliteration

Answer explanation

The sentence demonstrates alliteration by repeating the 's' sound in 'several small suggestions swiftly.'

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Identify the literary device used in the sentence: "This week had been a shipwreck!"

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metaphor

Answer explanation

The correct choice is metaphor because the passage uses figurative language to compare the week to a shipwreck, indicating a metaphorical meaning.

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audience

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the readers that the text is intended for

Answer explanation

The definition of audience refers to the readers that the text is intended for, making the correct choice 'the readers that the text is intended for.'