Question

1. metaphors, like similes, help shape an idea in the readers mind. metaphors can be stronger than similes because they dont use \like\ or \as\. they dont beat around the bush. they come right out and say they link things together directly.

which of the following sentences is a metaphor?
a. the breeze smells of smoke.
b. \listening to him talk is so exhausting that you need a nap afterwards,\ she sighed dramatically.
c. the snake slowly blinked its amber - colored eyes.
d. the thief was a wolf on the prowl.

1. did you know that smell is closely tied to memory? its easy to forget about this sense when were telling stories, but smell is a powerful detail for the reader. imagine the smell of a dish your family cooks, or the smell of the soap you use, or the way your grandparents house or apartment smells. do these images transport you back to a specific moment or place?

which verb would a writer use when including a detail about the sense of smell?
a. touch
b. yell
c. sniff
d. notice

1. we often forget about taste when were writing. but details about taste can make a story much more vivid.

which of the following descriptions includes a detail about the sense of taste?
a. i dropped the saucer, and it clambered to the floor with a heavy thud. the teacup followed soon after, making an exquisitely delicate tinkle when it shattered. the sound rang in my ears.
b. i took a big bite out of the perfect hamburger. the meat was tender, just a little smokey. it mingled with the sweet tomato and created a perfect blend of flavors.
c. i could not stop plucking the roses bare. their petals felt like silk, so soft and inviting, like a rabbits foot or the back of a cows ear. but they quickly turned rough and oily in my hands.
d. i walked into the heavily decorated, frilly pink bedroom and immediately turned on my heels and walked out. the whole space stank of hot garbage.

Explanation:

1. A metaphor directly equates two things. In "The thief was a wolf on the prowl", the thief is directly compared to a wolf, which is a metaphor. Options A and C are just descriptions, and option B is a statement about being tired.
2. When writing about the sense of smell, the verb "sniff" is related to the act of perceiving smell. "Touch" is for the sense of touch, "yell" is for sound - related actions, and "notice" is a more general - purpose verb not specifically tied to smell.
3. Option B describes the taste of the meat in the hamburger, the sweetness of the tomato, and the blend of flavors, which is related to the sense of taste. Option A is about sound, option C is about touch, and option D is about smell.

Answer:

1. D. The thief was a wolf on the prowl
2. C. sniff
3. B. I took a big bite out of the perfect hamburger. The meat was tender, just a little smokey. It mingled with the sweet tomato and created a perfect blend of flavors.