Here is just an example:
How gracious of you to accept my apology, after losing the bag that contained the present.
Hyperbole is the best answer here because Mrs. White is making a point at the ridiculousness of the monkey's paw being able to grant a wish. She could easily say an extra pair of hands, but instead she goes with four knowing it will sound ridiculous.
None of the other choices are good answers because there is no example of them in the excerpt we are asked to read.
Answer: the donkeys they rode on their exepeditions into the countryside
they...acquired the nickname "the donkeys"
Explanation:
I was recently interviewed by a local publication that features a person who has had a defining moment in his/her life, a milestone moment which led to change in his/her perspective/lifestyle/goals. I described the moment when I went on my first mountain climb in 2012 as part of a spiritual climb that changed my life and started my love for the outdoors. I did it with my son in darkness, nothing distracting me except for the stars above. Every step was a prayer, every breath a worship.
2015 did not exactly get off to a good start as I had faced the first few days of the new year mourning the loss of a family member. I thought that it was a good opportunity for me to spend some time back into the arms of nature, contemplating life and some reflections to set the year ahead straight – just like my very first climb.
Answer:
A.
Sculptures.
Explanation:
According to the passage, the Palace of Versailles is set in a garden. The "garden" is decorated with "fountains," and in the same way, the "palace" is decorated with "sculptures."
