The eighth stanza of Robert Lowell's poem "For the Union Dead" begins: "The monument sticks like a fishbone / in the city's throat." The two poetic devices used in these lines from the poem are
hyperbole and simile
metaphor and Imagery
Imagery and hyperbole
simile and personification

In a raisin in the sun what does ruth tell walter: a. she’s not mad at him for going out drinking. b. he should invest in the liquor store. c. things between them are worse than she realized. d. he should be nicer to george

Which element of a short story is most important in "the most dangerous game"? characterization language plot setting symbolism theme

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.