What does the imagery in lines 9 and 10 of the poem suggest about the speaker? The speaker feels concerned about how quickly the day passes. The speaker feels bothered by the dripping water. The speaker feels relieved to see another type of bird.

8 Option G is correct The photograph and its caption are used to help the reader understand that methane is held in the containers so it won’t escape. In the photograph, there are two tall containers, and the caption is used to explain that “anaerobic digester silos trap methane gas.”

The selection explains that chickadees “fluff their feathers,” eat food to make body fat, and conserve energy. The poem describes chickadees working “from dawn to dusk” to make their roost “snug and tight” and fluffing “each downy feather” to stay warm during the winter.

In paragraph 4, why does the author compare anaerobic digesters to stomachs? A To show how the silos use bacteria to change the food waste into methane.

What is the narrator’s primary motivation for continuing to visit Jim? He wants Jim to ask him to help with the experiments. He enjoys watching Jim manage several tasks at once. He thinks spending time with Jim will make him smarter.

The reader can infer from information in paragraph 5 that there are many benefits of participating in Junior Achievement. The author explains what students learn in the program and how those lessons will help the students in the future as adults.

What can the reader infer about the woman mentioned in paragraphs 4 through 6? She is an expert in music in addition to being an expert in dog training. She thinks the author should be more selective about where he brings his dog. She is surprised that the author is not interested in learning from her.

What does line 29 reveal about Angie’s thoughts regarding Pete’s problem? A. She thinks Pete is overreacting to what happened, so she teases him.

Hibiscus plants (Hibiscus spp.) come in two main varieties. The dependable hardy hibiscus types naturally go dormant in winter and the roots withstand winter cold. Tropical hibiscus are often treated as annuals because they require special care to survive even mild winter cold.

4 Option G is correct “Penguin etiquette” is a set of guidelines for interacting with penguins. The organizers of the expedition created “’penguin etiquette’” most likely to minimize the possible negative effects of visitors on the penguin habitat.

A group of impoverished girls compete for a chance to live amongst the wealthy, where a rebellion is brewing. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering crowns and priceless jewels.

Simile: A simile, like a metaphor, makes a comparison between two unrelated things. However, instead of stating that one thing is another thing (as in metaphor), a simile states that one thing is like another thing.

What is an analogy? An analogy is a comparison made to show how two different things are similar, especially in limited ways. An analogy is a technique frequently used in literature to explain something by comparing it to something else (a literary device). There are several types of analogies you can make.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect.

While both similes and metaphors are used to make comparisons, the difference between similes and metaphors comes down to a word. Similes use the words like or as to compare things—“Life is like a box of chocolates.” In contrast, metaphors directly state a comparison—“Love is a battlefield.”