Assess the poem below with respect to each characteristic of lyric poetry. describe each characteristic as either matching the lyric poetry model or not. poem: waiting so here i sit for more than an hour patiently, patiently under your power you said you’d call i said i’d wait time is short the hour is late you said you’d call i said i’d wait i think i made a costly mistake. -single speaker -personal views -rhythmic musical sound -single thought or observation -expresses an insight or truth -expresses feeling or emotion -vivid description -figurative language and imagery

Life is a barren field frozen with snow. what literary device is he using? a. metaphor b. simile c. personification d. none of the above

Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. that makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. all it requires is a good pair of sneakers-no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking. identify the main idea of this paragraph. walking is a difficult and safe exercise for beginners. walking is an easy and safe exercise for beginners. walking is a boring and dangerous form of exercise. walking is an exciting and very effective form of exercise.

Which word in the sentence is a direct object? have you read your brother and sister their favorite books? a. you b. brother c. books d. sister