Which phrase best defines “figurative language”?
a. writing that is meant to be imaginative and vivid rather than literal
b. words that create mental pictures of something seen, heard, tasted, smelled, or
touched
c. poems that include many different types of rhymes and rhythms
d. sentences that are long and reference historical and literary figures

Which text evidence from the passage supports the theme that even nonliving things contain a life force? select two options.it was close and dry and dusty in the house of the gods.” “i have said the magic was gone but that is not true—it had gone from the magic things but it had not gone from the place.” “i felt the spirits about me, weighing upon me.” “nor had i ever slept in a dead place before—and yet, tonight, i must sleep there.” “when i thought of it, my tongue felt dry in my throat, in spite of my wish for knowledge.” “almost i would have gone down again and faced the dogs, but i did not.”