Read the following lines from the passage (Paragraph 3). From one point of view, their migration was the fruit of an old prophecy, for indeed they
emerged from a sunless world.
Which of the following best explains the metaphor in the lines from the passage?
A
As their people migrated away from the mountains, their culture grew
and prospered, fulfilling the old prophecy.
B
The prophecy of fruit was central to their way of life, which is why they
left their mountain home toward the plains.
С
Their original homeland was not exposed to the sun much; this forced
them to lands where they could grow their fruit.
D
Their arrival in the southern Plains was the reward for the amount of
time and work they put into the journey.

Tom’s testimony has the effect of making scout feel sympathetic towards both tom and mayella. explain why she is sympathetic towards each of them.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here? irony personification metaphor simile

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.