Which excerpt has an example of personification?
the children squealed like frightened mice after they were caught.
fresh pear juice dripped in golden raindrops from his messy chin.
villagers looked as tired and wilted as a bouquet of dried flowers.
the old tree raised her gnarly branches to touch the summer sky.

What is the most important lesson wiley learns in "wiley, his mother, and the hairy man"?

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

It is very important to promote self esteem in young children