What is the most prominent figurative language element in this excerpt from the poem “the first snowfall” by james russell lowell? every pine and fir and hemlock wore ermine too dear for an earl, and the poorest twig on the elm-tree was ridged inch deep with pearl.
simile alliteration synecdoche personification hyperbole

Select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

Which modifier could be used to make a comparison? first identical entirely talented

How did matt different from the other crew members?