Which of the following sentences uses figurative language to suggest that a character is in a hurry? a. when it came to chores, francis was a complete sloth. b. sonia rushed down the stairs and ran out into the street. c. clyde was a honeybee, zipping from one task to the next. d. wei grabbed his coat, hopped on his bike, and pedaled.

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.