Which word best names the type of figurative language underlined in the paragraph?

annie heard the old locomotive belch and she felt a lurch. the wheels began to shriek as they rolled slowly forward along the shining rails. annie waved her lace hanky from the window until she could no longer see her parents. what an adventure to be off for her new life as a nanny to four young baker children.

a.
simile

b.
metaphor

c.
onomatopoeia

Which of the following best states the purpose of an import quota? a. to prevent a budget deficit. b. to reduce competition from foreign producers. c. to increase the gross domestic product. d. to lower taxes and limit government spending

Which element in the room does the narrator in the yellow wallpaper focus on through much of the story

Which statement best expresses a claim a.although many people believe homework is a crucial part of school, there is evidence to suggest that homework may not be as valuable as once thoughtb.the amount of homework given by some high school teachers is insane and actually has negative effects on other important aspects of a student's life c.i would have so much more time to do the extracurricular activities and hobbies i enjoy if i did not have to spend most of my evenings doing homework d.some schools have adopted homework policies that limit the amount of homework that teachers are allowed to assign their students each night