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Which of the following is an example of apostrophe?

A: "Oh, Death, where is thy sting?" B: The storm clouds gathered ominously overhead. C: The mountains called to me, their peaks shrouded in mist. D: The river whispered secrets to the rocks along its banks.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

A: Her smile was a ray of sunshine. B: The moonlight danced on the water. C: The road stretched out endlessly before us. D: Fear gripped him like icy fingers.

What figure of speech is used in the phrase "as busy as a bee"?

A: Simile B: Metaphor C: Personification D: Apostrophe

"Her voice is music to my ears" is an example of:

A: Simile B: Metaphor C: Personification D: Apostrophe

"He fought like a lion" is an example of:

A: Simile B: Metaphor C: Apostrophe D: Personification

In the metaphor "time is a thief," time is being compared to:

A: A friend B: A river C: A thief D: All of the above

In the sentence "The flowers danced in the gentle breeze," what is being personified?

A: Flowers B: Breeze C: Dance D: Gentle

Which of the following is the best example of personification?

A: The old car wheezed and coughed as it struggled up the hill. B: The sun wished the horizon goodnight. C: Time stood still in that moment. D: All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

A: The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky. B: The wind whispered secrets to the trees. C: Time flies when you're having fun. D: The city lights were a blanket over the night.

Identify the figure of speech in the phrase "O, Captain! My Captain!" from Walt Whitman's poem.

A: Simile B: Metaphor C: Personification D: Apostrophe