Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. In this case, we are looking for a phrase to replace “a very long time”; however, the new phrase needs to be an exaggeration. The best answer is “an eternity.” Where is Marcus? We’ve been waiting an eternity for him!

Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. In this case, we are looking for a phrase to replace the mundane “sometimes make others happy”; however, the new phrase needs to be an exaggeration. The best answer is “light up a room”. She was a happy child, with a smile that could light up a room.

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unrelated things. In this case, we are looking to replace the somewhat boring “didn’t fit in”; however, the new phrase needs to compare her to something unrelated. The best answer is “was a fish out of water”. Melanie was a fish out of water at her new school.

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unrelated things. In this case, we are looking to replace the somewhat boring “an old model”; however, the new phrase needs to compare Angie’s computer to something unrelated. The best answer is “a dinosaur”. Angie didn’t know what to do. Her computer was a dinosaur, and she needed to download several large files.

Personification is used in writing to give human characteristics to inanimate or non-living objects. In this case, the car is given the human characteristic of the ability to scream.

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unrelated things. In this case, his heart was not a literal block of ice (that would be ridiculous), but the reader gets the impression that he was not interested in forgiving her.

Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. In this case, a million times is certainly an exaggeration, but the reader gets the impression that the request to take out the trash has been made many times.

A simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more vivid. In this case, comparing the performance with watching paint dry gives the reader the impression that the performance was very slow and boring.

Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations. 

Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer. 

Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.

Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term.