16. ---------------------- I watched the weather forecast with a mixture of excitement and dread. Meteorologists were predicting that a huge snowstorm would bring a foot of snow to our state!
------------------------ I’m standing outside and letting the flakes accumulate on my jacket and hat.
--------------------- I’m sure I will need to do a lot of shoveling, but right now that doesn’t concern me in the least.
Now, last year in a few weeks tomorrow a few days ago
17. Which type of figurative language is used in this paragraph? Select the two correct answers.
A. Allusion
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
E. Simile