Read the paragraph. me Antonio and his brother Jorge have the usual sibling relationship. Most of the time, they get along well and enjoy each other’s company. They share interests, like basketball and drawing. Like all brothers, however, sometimes they have conflicts. Jorge thinks Antonio can be too bossy and insists on always being right. Antonio thinks Jorge can be a nightmare, especially when he follows him everywhere or borrow things without asking. Despite this, the two boys are the best of friends and are always there for each other.

What is the meaning of the metaphor in the paragraph?

A Antonio and Jorge have nothing in common.

B Usually, Jorge feels that Antonio is too controlling.

C At times, Antonio finds Jorge to be very annoying.

D Jorge’s behavior is mostly entertaining to Antonio.

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

Read these sentences from the excerpt: i would sometimes say to them, i wished i could be as free as theywould be when they got to be men. "you will be free as soon as you aretwenty-one, but i am a slave for life! have not l as good a right to befree as you have? how does the use of a rhetorical question advance the author's purposeof showing that all people deserve freedom? it shows the reader that douglass is unsure of hisstatements.it indicates that douglass believes he deserves freedom.oit demonstrates that douglass is questioning his beliefs.it reminds the reader that some questions areunanswerable

Choose the matching analogy plague: contagious a: confident: trustworthy b: loyal: companion c: nature: random d gather: congregate