Passage for Questions 1-3:

"The old oak tree stood like a sentinel, its gnarled branches reaching towards the sky, as if pleading for answers. The storm raged, and the thunder roared like a hungry beast. In the distance, a single flickering candle represented hope, a tiny ember against the encroaching darkness."

The phrase "thunder roared like a hungry beast" uses which type of figurative language?

Passage for Questions 1-3:

"The old oak tree stood like a sentinel, its gnarled branches reaching towards the sky, as if pleading for answers. The storm raged, and the thunder roared like a hungry beast. In the distance, a single flickering candle represented hope, a tiny ember against the encroaching darkness."

What does the "single flickering candle" symbolize in the passage?

Passage for Questions 4-6:

"Her words were a soothing balm, healing the wounds of his troubled mind. He felt as if he were drowning in a sea of sorrow, the waves of grief threatening to pull him under. He knew, however, that time was a healer, and eventually, the sun would break through the clouds."

The phrase "Her words were a soothing balm" is an example of:

Passage for Questions 4-6:

"Her words were a soothing balm, healing the wounds of his troubled mind. He felt as if he were drowning in a sea of sorrow, the waves of grief threatening to pull him under. He knew, however, that time was a healer, and eventually, the sun would break through the clouds."

The comparison of feeling "drowning in a sea of sorrow" is a(n):

Passage for Questions 4-6:

"Her words were a soothing balm, healing the wounds of his troubled mind. He felt as if he were drowning in a sea of sorrow, the waves of grief threatening to pull him under. He knew, however, that time was a healer, and eventually, the sun would break through the clouds."

The idea that "time was a healer" is an example of:

"He's got a chip on his shoulder" is an example of:

"The wind whispered secrets through the trees" is an example of:

"My backpack weighs a ton!" is an example of:

A comparison between the human heart and a pump is an example of:

Which word suggests a slightly more negative connotation of being "thin"?

All of these words describe someone who talks a lot. Which word suggests the most negative connotation of excessive talking?

Which word suggests a slightly more positive connotation of being "brave"?

All of these words refer to someone who is not easily changed. Which word suggests the most negative connotation of being resistant to change?

Which word suggests a more negative connotation of being "old"?

Which word suggests a more positive connotation of being "curious"?

All of these words describe someone who is "frugal." Which word suggests the most negative connotation of being unwilling to spend money?

Which word suggests a more negative connotation of being "confident"?

All of these words describe a "smell." Which word suggests the most pleasant connotation?

Which word suggests a more negative connotation of being "unique"?