In the Days of King Adobe Figurative Language

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What does the phrase "a penny a day, a penny a day" represent in the context of the sentence "By saving carefully—a penny a day, a penny a day—she was able to buy herself a big ham"?

• a) Alliteration
• b) Onomatopoeia
• c) Repetition
• d) Oxymoron

How does the author's use of the repetition "a penny a day, a penny a day" affect the mood.

• a) It creates a joyful and exciting mood.
• b) It adds a sense of cheerfulness.
• c) It establishes a calm and peaceful mood.
• d) It contributes to a feeling that nothing ever changes.

What does the phrase "sound asleep" imply about the young men?

• a) They were snoring loudly.
• b) They were in a deep and peaceful sleep.
• c) They were wide awake.
• d) They were making noise while sleeping.

In the sentence, "My stomach tells me I need to visit the king of that land," what type of figurative language is used to express the character's hunger?

• a) Personification
• b) Metaphor
• c) Alliteration
• d) Hyperbole

Why does the author use the personification "My stomach tells me I need to visit the king of that land"?

• a) To emphasize the character's hunger in a creative way.
• b) To highlight that the character is a king.
• c) To suggest the the character and his stomack are having a real conversation.
• d) To represent the character's dreams.