The most common noun in that sentence would be, Betsy Ross.
Answer:
Koko gained public attention upon a report of her having adopted a kitten as a pet and naming him "All Ball", revealing her ability to rhyme.
The answer to the question is D because it uses a simile.
The answer is C) was, it is the past tense of being.
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The writer also uses language to convey Mr Fishers views on old books and stories by using similies. 'When the world was filled with stories which ran like gazelles'