Narrative, Fiction Elements, and Figurative Language Questions:

Circle the correct answer:
"...his eyes...were like the mountain sky when rain is pending..." is an example of ____ .

A. hyperbole
B metaphor
C. alliteration
D. simile

D. simile

is that correct in right

Yes, that is correct.

6. What is the MAIN purpose of this paragraph from the story?

I followed Grandpa into the double garage that was his workshop. Tidy shelving, cupboards, and tool benches lined the perimeter. It did not resemble our garage, which was like a huge junk drawer with just enough space carved out for one car.

A. It teaches Maura the importance of being orderly.
B. It identifies Grandpa’s workshop as the main setting of the story.
C. It contrasts the organizational styles of Grandpa and Maura’s parents.
D. It suggests that Maura’s mother inherited her habits from her father.

C. It contrasts the organizational styles of Grandpa and Maura’s parents.

is that correct

Yes, that is correct. The paragraph contrasts the tidy organization of Grandpa's workshop with the cluttered chaos of Maura's parents' garage, highlighting the differences in their organizational styles.