"Then suddenly they were both thrown to the bottom of the boat, and something buzzed like a mosquito underneath the bowl of the
tanker."
What figurative language is used in this passage?

A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole

The travels of marco polo. what is the author’s purpose for writing this text?

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b. it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b. her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d. the blossoms in the garden nodded

Boss: oh no! that’s the phone again! secretary: blank boss: . a. shall i take it? b. will you answer it? c. can you do me a favor? d. may i hang it up?