Read this quotation from paragraph 17 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left Bank. "I thought, this is a kind of love; and, as in love, my sense amplified and enhanced the love object, all with an insouciance and willing enthusiasm."

Why does the narrator use a metaphor to describe his response to playing the piano?

A) To explain how he is able to remember a piece of music

B) To show how sharing music increases enjoyment

C) To suggest that owning a piano can spark enthusiasm

D) To reveal the depth of his feelings towards the piano

Which describes the effect the use of figurative language has on the tone of this excerpt? select all that apply

What is the value of x in the equation? 43 7 x − 31 2 = 12 a) 32 5 b) 31 2 c) 33 4 d) 36 7

1point the u.s. declaration of independence is structured logically to lead from premise to conclusion. which statement best completes its flow of reasoning? 1. all people are equally entitled to certain rights. ii. our rights have been violated by the british government. iii. ? o a. americans agree that king george iii is a tyrannical ruler. o b. americans must form their own government to protect their rights. o c. these rights are natural and god-given to all men equally. o d. no one can argue with the list of violations presented herein.