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Which sentence demonstrates the connotative meaning of the word “breath”?

A
To breathe means to take in air.
B
A breath is a single inhalation.
C
Breath implies life and strength.
D
A gust of air is called a breath.
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Which best describes what an author’s style is?

A
the direct comparison of two items
B
the human qualities given to objects
C
an expression of personal feelings
D
the distinct way the author uses words
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attitudeatmospherecharactersymbolism

A
attitude
B
atmosphere
C
character
D
symbolism
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Read these lines from Emily Dickinson’s "Hope is the thing with feathers".And sweetest in the gale is heard;And sore must be the stormThat could abash the little birdThat kept so many warm.

A
They use unusual types of punctuation.
B
They use first-person narration.
C
They use traditional rhyme.
D
They use extended simile.
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Which line is an example of Emily Dickinson’s characteristic use of first-person narration?

A
Like costumes grandsires wore.
B
I will forget the light.
C
That could abash the little bird
D
That kept so many warm.
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Which is an example of personification?

A
Monica wept oceans of tears over her great loss.
B
The sunrise painted the sky with a golden palette.
C
Snow covered the branches like powdered sugar.
D
The sound of the cymbals was as loud as thunder.
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Read these lines from Emily Dickinson’s poem "Heart, we will forget him".Heart, we will forget him!You and I, to-night!You may forget the warmth he gave,I will forget the light.

A
learn facts about human forgetfulness.
B
learn facts about human anatomy.
C
understand the writer’s happiness.
D
understand the writer’s sadness.
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Which is an example of simile?

A
The skater was a swan on a frozen lake.
B
An alarm clock screamed until I awoke.
C
Raindrops whispered against the windows.
D
Her dress was as light as a paper snowflake.
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Which is an example of metaphor?

A
Merry, our parakeet, whistles like a teakettle every time the doorbell rings.
B
The ocean’s waves swallowed up loose pieces of driftwood along the beach.
C
Father’s mustache was a furry caterpillar wiggling beneath his nose.
D
The school bus was as noisy and crowded as a football stadium.
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Read this stanza from Emily Dickinson’s "Hope is the thing with feathers".And sweetest in the gale is heard;And sore must be the stormThat could abash the little birdThat kept so many warm.

A
a bad weather disturbance
B
a troubling piece of information
C
a sudden rain outburst
D
a strong emotional reaction

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