The devil is waiting for them, hell is gaping for them, the flames gather and flash about them, and would fain lay hold on them, and swallow them up; the fire pent up in their own hearts is struggling to break out; and they have no interest in any Mediator, there are no means within reach that can be any security to them. In short, they have no refuge, nothing to take hold of. Which word has a similar connotation to the word "swallow" in this excerpt? devour taste invite betray

Explanation:

The word which has a similar connotation to the word "swallow" in this excerpt is 'devour'. In the above excerpt, the writer talks about how the hell is eagerly waiting for them with its mouth wide open.

It projects the idea that the hell is impatiently waiting and paints a picture of eagerness and excitement. The word 'devour' would seem most appropriate to connect with the word 'swallow' as devour means to consume eagerly and quickly.

a simile is first defined as a type of speech that uses one thing or phrase with comparisons to things of an unrelated kind, often in order to make a more vivacious description. so of the phrases above, only the last one (i swear she cast a shadow white as stone) would be considered a simile, as a shadow white as stone takes two unrelated things and uses them in an interesting way.

explanation:

mark brainliest and have a great day!

answer: b. the moon is much smaller than the earth.

explanation:

it starts off by comparing the earth and venus. it also only says one sentance about the moon which make it the odd one out. in conclusion the answer is b.