PLZZ HELP ME!! plzz What kind of figurative language is this and what does this sentence do for the reader?

"Not at all," said the general. "I never joke about hunting. I needed a new animal.

Which goal is an example of a measurable goal emmanuel wants a career related to english literature gabrielle wants recognition for her academic skills he wants to maintain call supplies by the end of the day penelope wants a job at a good company

Why does the author introduce druse as lying in a “clump of laurel”? consider any symbolic or cultural meanings associated with this plant, and what significance it lends to this particular story. story "a horseman in the sky"

From “the raven” by edgar allan poe but the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only that one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered— till i scarcely more than muttered, “other friends have flown before— on the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.” then the bird said, “nevermore.” in this excerpt, what is the speaker saying the raven will do? a. it will certainly die. b. it will leave immediately. c. it will leave the next day. d. it will befriend the speaker.