Because a lamb is seen as being innocent. For example would you prefer a lamb or a wolf. When you think of a lamb you think of soft, white, fluffy, cute animal that could do no harm. Innocents.
This question is incomplete. Its full version is:
On the afternoon of that eventful day, I stood on the porch, dumb, expectant. I guessed vaguely from my mother's signs and from the hurrying to and fro in the house that something unusual was about to happen, so I went to the door and waited on the steps. The afternoon sun penetrated the mass of honeysuckle that covered the porch and fell on my upturned face. My fingers lingered almost unconsciously on the familiar leaves and blossoms which had just come forth to greet the sweet southern spring. I did not know what the future held of marvel or surprise for me.
Which answer choice best describes the imagery in the excerpt?
- Sensory details appeal to the reader's sense of hearing.
- A metaphor creates a visual image for the reader.
- A simile creates a visual image for the reader.
- Sensory details appeal to the reader's sense of touch
Answer:
The right answer is option 4.
Explanation:
IMAGERY: it is figurative language used to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. E.g. Time is slipping through my fingers.
In this excerpt, taken from "The Story of My Life" by Helen Keller, the answer that best describes the imagery is option number four "sensory details appeal to the reader's sense of touch".
Answer: A
The most relevant piece of evidence for this claim is option A. Option A is the only one that specifically describes how our lives have improved due to the exploration of outer space. Option B tells us about changes, but does not state that the changes have been positive. Option C describes exploration, but does not describe how we have benefitted from it. Finally, option D discusses the benefits we might someday experience, but not the ones we already enjoy in the present.
To make her language more formal and objective Rina could replace the word <u><em>scarier </em></u>for <u><em>more suspenseful</em></u>.
In formal language colloquialisms are usually not used, a colloquialism is a word normally used in spoken English, therefore, more terrifying, frightening or concerning would not be proper answers.
Meaning of suspenseful: Something that causes nervousness or excitement is going to happen or its result in uncertain.
Answer:
He is a recognized and sound author. His views are publicly respected. He is a good speaker
Explanation:
Anrew Lam is Vietnamese author. He has written several stories and published documentaries on Vietnamese identitiy in US and their migration to US.
