VRead the quote from page 62: “Shuttles holding the weft thread hurtled themselves like beasts of prey through
the tall forest of warp threads, and beaters slammed the threads tightly into place.”
Based on the author’s use of figurative language, what is she trying to illustrate to
readers? RL.7.4

a. It shows the sharpness and the quick movements of the shuttle are fierce and violent
b. It illustrates that a shuttle would only become dangerous when an inexperienced factory girl is
using it
c. It conveys that the sharpness and speed of the shuttle is more easier for the factory girls to use
d. It illustrates that more than one factory girl was required to control a shuttle

1. at the conclusion of chapter 13, the monster realizes that he has none of the qualities or possessions that human beings value, and so he worries the he will be forever miserable. he says, “oh, that i had for ever remained in my native wood, nor known nor felt beyond the sensations of hunger, thirst, and heat! ” this statement recalls one made by victor frankenstein in chapter 10: “if our impulses were confined to hunger, thirst, and desire, we might nearly be free; but now we are moved by every wind that blows, and a chance word or scene that that word may convey to us.” questions: what do these two statements suggest about the impact of knowledge? how do the statements affect the way readers view the monster and victor?

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.

How does the imagery used to describe the picture contrast with the imagery used to describe the news?