Question

analyzing the effect of imagery on meaning
read the passage. then answer the questions that follow.
portia. prithee, listen well.
i heard a bustling rumour, like a fray,
and the wind brings it from the capitol.
–the tragedy of julius caesar,
william shakespeare
what does portia compare a rumor to?
a fight or disturbance
a careful listener
the capitol

Explanation:

In the passage, Portia says "I heard a bustling rumour, like a fray". Here, "fray" means a fight or disturbance, so she compares a rumor to a fight or disturbance.

Answer:

A fight or disturbance