"nine years we wove a web of disaster for those trojans,
pressing them hard with every tactic known to man,
and only after we slaved did zeus award us victory."

which type of figurative language is contained in this passage?
a. simile
b. metaphor
c. irony
d. alliteration

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

Which of these best explains why the argument in this passage is weak? (5 points) the argument doesn't take into account opposing points of view. the argument relies on attacking a weak version of the opposition. the claim is not valid. the argument relies on claims that are not backed up by facts.

Which describes an effective project plan? o a. the project plan uses abstract language to provide interesting descriptions. o b. the project plan uses researched sources to establish credibility. o c. the project plan uses information that is already known to the reader. o d. the project plan uses visual aids to guide the reader's understanding