Use the analogy to complete the activity.
tire: bicycle :: window : house
In 1–2 sentences, explain the relationship in the analogy.
The analogy suggests that a tire is to a bicycle as a window is to a house, meaning that a tire is an essential part of a bicycle, just as a window is an essential part of a house.
The Mississippi is well worth reading about. It is not a commonplace river, but on the contrary is in all ways remarkable. Considering the Missouri its main branch, it is the longest river in the world—four thousand three hundred miles. It seems safe to say that it is also the crookedest river in the world, since in one part of its journey it uses up one thousand three hundred miles to cover the same ground that the crow would fly over in six hundred and seventy-five.
In 1-2 sentences, explain the denotation of the word ""remarkable"" and its connotation in this passage.
The denotation of the word "remarkable" in this passage is that the Mississippi River is worthy of attention and noteworthy. The connotation of "remarkable" is that the river is impressive and fascinating.
In 1-2 sentences, describe the purpose of figurative language and why an author might use it in their writing.
Figurative language is used by authors to create vivid and imaginative descriptions, to convey emotions or ideas more powerfully, and to engage the reader's senses and imagination. The purpose is to add depth, meaning, and interest to the writing.
Use the poem to answer the question.
The snow drifts into hills of white.
The imprints of his lonely plight
Lie deep beneath the fallen snow,
Lost to all but those who know
The truths that spurred this venture forth
From warmer pasts to its present course,
The words, the deeds, the thoughts untold—
The love that lost to a heart too bold.
Reflecting hues of the starless night,
The snow drifts into hills of white.
In 3 sentences, identify and explain at least two stylistic devices that the poet uses to add interest and meaning to the poem.