Answer: D. Personification.
Explanation: personification is a figure of speech that consists in giving human characteristics to nonhuman objects. In the given lines from Plath's poem "Edge" we can see a clear example of personification, because he is saying that the feet (nonhuman objects) are saying "We have come so far, it is over" and as we know, speaking is a human characteristic, so the correct answer is option D.
Answer:
23. A
24. D
25. You could possibly say that rhythm is your favorite poetic device because it makes the poem more engaging and fun to read.
Explanation:
Answer:
The answer is A.
Explanation:
The word abysmal is derived from the word abyss, so its basic meaning is very deep. However, it can be also used figuratively to describe something bad or catastrophic. Knowing that abysmal is an adjective, we can see the wrong usage of it being represented as a noun and even putting and adjective just right next to it and confirming its role as a noun which <em>abysmal</em> certainly is not.
In the sentence A, we can see that abysmal refers to breaking six pencils, so as an adjective it modifies a noun, while in the other examples other adjectives refer to abysmal, modify it and take it as a noun.
In answers B, C and D we see that this word is used as a noun, thus making A the correct answer.
There is a subtle use of repetition to give the poem a form.
Explanation:
There is a very subtle use of repetition in the poem that does not draw attention to itself but forms the fragmentation of the poem. The repetition that is prominent here is the motif of 'how ' and 'why'.
The two repetitions are questions. This inquisitiveness is the spirit of the poem as the poet again and again approaches questions that allude answers and asks them in immensely powerful ways to justify the theme of the poem.
Answer:
The past event that helps Mr. Bueller understand Victor's situation is that he had also tried his very best to try to impress his then college girlfriend. In the same way, he knew Victor was also trying to get Teresa's attention, and thus, Mr. Bueller decided not to reveal anything or speak anything about the French class.
This decision helped Victor gain the confidence he needed to be with Teresa and also allowed them to hang out and be acquainted. It paved the way for the two to get to know each other without Victor being embarrassed by their French teacher and ruining all his plans. And it wouldn't also lead to Victor tutoring Teresa.
Explanation:
Gary Soto's short story "Seventh Grade" is about a young seventh-grade boy named Victor and his attempts to impress a girl that she liked in the same class. The short story occurred at the school grounds and especially at the French class.
The French teacher Mr. Bueller also knows that Victor is trying to impress Teresa, who is taking the French class. His decision to join the class is an act to be near her, impress her, and hopefully get her to notice him and like him. Mr. Bueller knows too well what Victor is doing because he too had acted the same way with his college girlfriend. He had done everything possible and even spent way above his ability to impress his girlfriend, and so, he knows Victor's actions are all too similar to his past.
So, he did not reveal the truth about Victor's situation in speaking French, thereby prevent any embarrassment for Victor. This act also paved the way for Victor and Teresa to hang out together and thus, makes it possible for Victor to feel successful in trying to get Teresa to notice him. <u>This decision to withhold any of the truths helped Victor gaining Teresa's attention and thus, helped them get together with Victor agreeing to tutor her in French.</u>
