How does Christina Rossetti's poem "Flint" contrast flint with other substances? OA. A string of similes show the value of precious stones, while metaphors highlight the ways in which flint is also valuable.
O B. The similes and metaphors celebrate all aspects of nature's beauty, from green grass and blue sky to gray flint.
O C. Similes and metaphors show the glittery value of the other objects in contrast to the use value of dull flint.
OD The comparisons show the relative value of each item, from shiny diamonds down to the earthy flint.

How are the characters of tablin and keyn revealed in this excerpt from "the guard" by simon dunbar? a. indirectly through dialogue and by thoughts and actions b. directly through a narrative description c. indirectly through dialogue "where's my horse? " keyn asked. tablin looked around the dirt courtyard. he tried to peer through the shadowy arches of the flowing barrel. he even twisted in his saddle to look across the merchant's bazaar, past tents and warehouses filled with goods. "i don't know," he said. "did you leave it in your mouth? it's the only place i can think of that's big enough." keyn laughed; something got stuck in his throat half way, and he coughed for breath. "i can see you're good to go,” tablin observed as keyn struggled to clear his throat. “go get your horse yourself before i take the job and leave you to rot in the flowing barrel."