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1) What does the idiom in this text suggest? Justine has a lot on her plate: she is attending college, has a full-time job as a waitress, and volunteers at the animal shelter. a) Justine has many responsibilities b) Justine has worked up an appetite. 2) What does the allusion in this text suggest? The swordsman achieved a pyrrhic victory, defeating his opponent while incurring mortal wounds of his own. a) The victory came at a great cost. b) The victory was quick and efficient. 3) What does the simile in this text suggest?  You're as cold as ice; you're willing to sacrifice our love. —Foreigner, "Cold as Ice" a) The song is about someone who is freezing. b) The song is about someone who doesn't care. 4) What does the simile in this text suggest? The president said that his belief in freedom of expression is as solid as the ground we stand on. a) The president's belief in freedom of expression is recorded in a document. b) The president's belief in freedom of expression is firm and unwavering. 5) What does the personification in this text suggest? Leo tried to ignore his unfinished essay, but it glared at him from across the room. a) The essay was printed in large type. b) It bothered Leo that the essay wasn't finished. 6) What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? For spring allergy sufferers, the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam. a) The botanical garden is unpleasant for allergy sufferers. b) The botanical garden is enjoyable for everyone. 7) What does the simile in this text suggest? Suzie rubbed coconut oil on her hands, which were like the parched earth during a drought. a) Suzie was baking something. b) Suzie's hands were dry and cracked. 8) What does the simile in this text suggest? A simple change of scenery can be like an ice-cold lemonade on a warm summer day. a) Summer is a good time for change. b) Spending time in a different place is refreshing. 9) What does the allusion in this text suggest? Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone. I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.—Taylor Swift, "Love Story" a) The speaker loves someone she is forbidden to see. b) The speaker has been waiting for a long time.

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