Write a descriptive paragraph about a topic of your choosing, using at least three of the following elements of figurative language: imagery, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole. Your paragraph should be at least 150 words in length.

Which excerpt from the passage provides evidence of a chronological structure? o “slavery was abolished thirty years before the emancipation proclamation." "the sugar plantation owners were desperate." "so the british owners looked to another part of the empire." "thousands of men and women were given five-year contracts.

Shauna wants to use facts from a government website in her speech. which element is she adding to her speech? a. background information b. narrative c. evidence d. commentary e. theme

Which is the best paraphrase of the text? the capability of a bicycle makes some people want to go very fast and others to go very slow. as long as you are careful, feel free to ride like the wind. when feeling brave on a bicycle you should ride fast, but when feeling afraid riding slow is wise. if you are unable to coast, it is pointless to even ride. if you’re going to ride a bicycle, you should throw caution to the wind and take over the road, swerving where you like and taking full advantage of your ride. it’s a real joy to be able to ride a bicycle, where you have the choice of going as fast or as slow as you like, using as much courage as you feel like using.