What is the effect of the simile, “A buzzer sounded in George’s head. His thoughts fled in panic, like bandits from a burglar alarm.”? a. It makes the reader feel empathy for George.
b. It implies criminal activity is rampant in their society.
c. It carries the connotation that thinking is a crime.
d. It shows the government has total control of society in 2081.

(Harrison Bergeron Story)

In the poem, collins suggests that memories do what as people age

Which is the main claim in "say no to library cuts"? a. the most important effects of the library cuts will not be limited to children, senior citizens, or other specific groups. b. the budget cuts at the library also mean the end of the children's story hour. c. according to library director sarah tomlinson, whom i interviewed on may 6, the budget cuts will force the library to discontinue many popular programs and services. d. the funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community.

Literary focus: allusion and romantic lyrics the question below refers to the selections “the world is too much with us” and “i wandered lonely as a cloud” by william wordsworth. the allusions in “the world is too much with us” refer to — a.