"That tree knew. It came here first...That was the only kind of tree it was. It liked poor
people."
What is the impact of the writer's choice to
use personification, or figurative language
that gives human traits to nonhuman things?

Assignment: "think of two songs you enjoy, and write an essay comparing and contrasting them. you can focus on style, rhythm, lyrics, mood, or other qualities of the songs" does anyone have ideas on what two songs i could use? they have to be appropriate, and have to have both similar and different qualities. 50 points

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

What effect does an author achieve b the language of the monstrous? y using words with strong connotations? how does this relate to