Which is the best definition of simile? a. a comparison that compares one thing to all others; for example, "mount everest is the tallest mountain" b. a comparison that suggests how different two things are; for example, 'birds are bigger than flies" c. a comparison that uses the words like or as; for example, “dave is like a bird adventuring” d. a comparison that compares at least three things; for example, "jane is taller than joe, who is taller than sally"

Which excerpt from the awakening best highlights the elation edna feels when she thinks of robert? the morning was full of sunlight and hope. edna could see before her no denial—only the promise of excessive joy. she lay in bed awake, with bright eyes full of speculation. “he loves you, poor fool.” he would come to her in the afternoon or evening, sit and roll his cigarette, talk a little, and go away as he had done the night before. but how delicious it would be to have him there with her! robert did not come that day. she was keenly disappointed. he did not come the following day, nor the next. each morning she awoke with hope, and each night she was a prey to despondency. his horses were full of mettle, and even a little unmanageable. she liked the rapid gait at which they spun along, and the quick, sharp sound of the horses' hoofs on the hard road.

Which statement is the best summary of the theme in this passage? people almost always disappoint their family members. working hard and being honest leads to long-lasting rewards. showing strength in a crisis makes problems easier to overcome. unintentional betrayal can lead to severe consequences

Find the center and the radius of the circle with the equation: x^-2x+y^2+4y+1=0