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Which term best fits the following description: “A thing that suggests more than its literal meaning”?

Read the sentence below, then identify which type of sound device is being used. Focus on the letters in red. (This is 2 examples of this sound device.)   And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me—filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;  

Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in “Priscilla and the Wimps”?

Read the example below, then identify which type of figurative language is being used.    The Christmas Tree   Momma bought a tree bigger than Jack’s giant.The branches were so longThey gave each other huge bear hugs.It took a million lightsTo even make the tree seem half awakeAnd a thousand gifts to sootheThe giant’s appetite.

The following excerpts come from the short story: Sound of Thunder.   Match the example of figurative language or sound device to its corresponding term on the right. 

In question 11, what is the VERB ASPECT?

What is the verb in this sentence:   Captain Carly called the pirate in the purple shirt a “beardless yeller belly,” whereupon he ran away in tears.

Which word/words are acting as the VERB PHRASE in this sentence:   Thomas will miss the sensational wrestling match between the Cedar Reds and the Canyon View Falcons.

Identify the INFINITIVE in the following sentence:    To refuse was not an option, so we agreed with their demands.

In question 3, is the verb ACTION or LINKING?