C. Metaphor
The author is trying to say Cruel words can hurt people, the author is comparing cruel words with weapons, he is making a figure of speech, 'Cruel Words Are Weapons' is a figure of speech (Metaphor),So that makes C. Metaphor correct.
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D) I spoke to your african american receptionist before.
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Explanation: I read the book and got a 100 on my test
I believe the answer is D- Use a pace that is appropriate for the tone of the poem
