Imagery and figurative language help poets create visuals for readers. Choose a line or two from the poem that gives you a clear picture of what the speaker is describing. Write down the example. Then, in 25 to 50 words explain what elements the poet uses to help create this image (for example, sensory language, descriptive language, figurative language).

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

Which best expresses the irony present in this passage?

Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. match these vocabulary words taken from great astronomers with their definitions. to come between two things, to interrupt the capacity to reason, judge, and act intelligently to form an opinion without strong evidence relating to the sky conjecture arrowright interpose arrowright celestial arrowright sagacity arrowright