ati teas 7 english quizlet - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Metaphor. The statement 'His words were a dagger to my heart' is a metaphor. A metaphor directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. In this case, the pain caused by his words is compared to a physical object, a dagger, emphasizing the intensity of the emotional impact.
Choice A, Metonymy, is incorrect as metonymy involves substituting the name of one object with another closely related object.
Choice B, Simile, is incorrect as a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' which is not present in the given statement.
Choice D, Hyperbole, is incorrect as hyperbole involves exaggeration for emphasis, which is not the case in the given statement.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: will have been working on.' In this sentence, the future perfect continuous tense is needed to convey that the action of working on the project will continue up to a specific future point (next month).

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect.
Choice B ('will work on') indicates a future action without emphasizing the duration of the action.
Choice C ('has been working on') is in the present perfect continuous tense, which does not convey the future duration of the action.
Choice D ('had worked on') is in the past perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating an action continuing up to a future point.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The word 'thunderous' is the most suitable choice in this context. It accurately conveys the idea of loud, intense, and enthusiastic applause, which aligns with the significance of the breakthrough mentioned in the sentence. 'Scattered,' 'polite,' and 'hesitant' do not adequately capture the level of excitement and appreciation conveyed by the word 'thunderous' in the context of a significant scientific breakthrough.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The most effective way to ensure clarity and conciseness in writing is by avoiding unnecessary repetition and redundant words. This approach helps in eliminating verbosity and getting straight to the point, making the writing more effective and easier to understand. Using active voice and straightforward language contributes to clarity and ensures the message is conveyed directly and clearly to the reader.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because using complex sentence structures and passive voice (
A) can lead to confusion and lack of clarity, replacing simple words with more sophisticated synonyms (
C) may introduce unnecessary complexity, and adding flowery introductions and lengthy conclusions (
D) can detract from the main message and make the writing less concise.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Option A uses the correlative conjunction 'either/or' correctly by presenting two exclusive options. The structure 'either...or' is used to show a choice between two alternatives, and in this sentence, it clearly presents the options of coming to the party or staying home.
Choice B incorrectly separates the options with a comma after 'either,' disrupting the correlative conjunction pair.
Choice C uses 'whether' instead of 'either/or,' which changes the meaning and structure.
Choice D uses 'either' incorrectly, as it should be followed by 'or' to form the correlative pair.