Read the excerpt below and answer the question. my mother's voice was like a cool, dark room in summer - peaceful, soothing, quiet. identify the type of figurative language used in the excerpt and how it adds to the overall characterization.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.

Isaw him _ .(a)danced (b)dance (c)dancing

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? check all that apply.andrew's favorite vegetables are: cucumbers, green beans, and red peppers.darren told me about his travels to different tropical islands: hawaii, puerto rico, and jamaica.there were several activities to choose from at the resort: snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.samantha enjoyed many types of music, jazz, classical, hip hop, country, and heavy metal.on my way to the movies, i had to pick up: roger, miguel, kimberly, and bev.