An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning can't be understood from the ordinary meanings of the words in it. There are no other clues in this sentence that directly relate to “burned bridges” so the author is using a figure of speech to get his or her meaning across. Based on the context of the sentence a reader can decipher what the idiom means. Michael did things characteristic of a bad employee and in the end, it is referenced that it wouldn’t be wise to ask for a recommendation letter. From these clues, a reader can determine that Michael did not do a great job of ending his relationship with the company.

An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets readers reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words. Her sister Farrah is using the term “Albert Einstein” to insinuate that it is not difficult to understand the directions and is using it. Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist and is well known for being incredibly intelligent. Farrah is alluding to the fact that his level of intelligence is not necessary for this task.

Personification is a type of metaphor and a common literary tool. It is when you assign the qualities of a person to something that isn't human or that isn't even alive, such as nature or household items. In the poem, the daffodils are given the characteristics of fluttering and dancing like a human.

The example is alluding to the biblical story about the Garden of Eden. It was described in the text as a perfect paradise with the most beautiful plants and flowers. The example is making a comparison between the current botanical museum and the Garden of Eden. An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets readers reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.

This sentence is using verbal irony, which is a figure of speech, to describe his level of enjoyment working with Mrs. Peters. Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. Authors use figures of speech in writing to make it more expressive. Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. When being sarcastic people will often use verbal irony.

An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning can't be understood from the ordinary meanings of the words in it. The author is using a figure of speech to get his or her meaning across. Based on the context of the sentence a reader can decipher what the idiom means. The principal sees a teacher moving from group to group, kids are huddled, talking, planning, writing, and excitedly working. From these clues, a reader can determine that the class is a very busy place full of activity.

An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets readers reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words. The daughter is using the term “I will be your Juliet if you will be my Romeo” to insinuate that she and her crush have a love story like Romeo and Juliet and want to be together. In the classic text, Romeo and Juliet are star-crossed lovers who can’t be together and yearn to be with each other. The daughter is writing the note to allude to a similar set of feelings.

Personification is a type of metaphor and a common literary tool. It is when you assign the qualities of a person to something that isn't human or that isn't even alive, such as nature or household items. In the poem, the Earth and Nature are given the characteristics of feeling the pain of a wound, sighing, and having feelings of woe like a human.

The example is alluding to the search engine Google. Good can access almost unlimited information very quickly and help answer questions people may have. The example is making a comparison between Steven and his ability to answer questions like Google. An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets readers reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.

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.