I (hear) some music coming from downstairs. Should the verb be in present simple or in present continuous?

Which pair of uses of figurative language from "the caged bird" support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams

Which of the following describes the structure of this excerpt best? a. free verse b. sonnet c. ballad d. blank verse

Reading poetry to an audience is considered a form of a. vocal art. b. oral language. c. conversational skills. d. performance cues.