What figurative language is evident in the following
sentence? "the other women crowded around the hotel's
small black-and-white television, listening to the news
anchors and watching the screen as the astronauts glided
closer and closer to the destination."

a. simile
b. metaphor
c. hyperbole
d. parallelism

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

If your job was precarious,would you look for a new one? explain.

Which of the following sentences most clearly uses topical organization? a. do you have problems with mosquitoes and gnats? fabulous exterminators can ! b. we've gathered at this conference to discuss three things: poverty, war, and disease. c. killer bees have spread up from south america into mexico and the united states. d. first, gather all the painting supplies you need. next, lay them out on a work bench.