Question

in the bass, the river, and sheila mant, the line the river sparkled like a jewel is an example of:
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
simile
in the butterfly circus which element is emphasized through the protagonists struggles?
revenge and anger
wealth and power
humor and lightheartedness
resilience and self - discovery
why do some citizens leave omelas?
they want wealth
they dislike the weather
they are curious explorers
they cannot accept the suffering that supports their happiness

Explanation:

1. The line "The river sparkled like a jewel" uses "like" to compare the river to a jewel, which is the characteristic of a simile.
2. In "The Butterfly Circus", the protagonist's struggles emphasize his ability to bounce back and discover himself, which is resilience and self - discovery.
3. In the context of Omelas, some citizens leave because they cannot accept the suffering that supports their happiness.

Answer:

1. Simile
2. Resilience and self - discovery
3. They cannot accept the suffering that supports their happiness