4x Identifying the Effect of Figurative Language Read the following sentences looking for the usage of a figure of speech A) Our conversation, like the storm clouds forming and dispersing above us,never could get anywhere definite B) The music of the marching band outside waited inside the gymnasium where the boys were practicing basketball C) The gymnasium had to close down for a few weeks while the managers had the floor redone to replace broken tile. D) All of the kids in the hallway sat down at one time and got out their lunches, refusing to eat in the cafeteria 4x Which sentence uses a figure of speech? 4x A Our conversation, like the storm clouds forming and dispersing above us, never could get anywhere definite. x B The music of the marching band outside waited inside the gymnasium where the boys were practicing basketball 4x C The gymnasium had to close down for a few weeks while the managers had the floor redone to replace broken tile D All of the kids in the hallway sat down at one time and got out their lunches refusing to eat in the cafeteria 4x. Which two statements best describe the effect of the figure of speech used in the previous question? 4x A The figure of speech emphasizes the unpleasant sounds in the conversation. 4x B in the hallway The figure of speech communicates the awkwardness felt by students sitting C definite conclusion The figure of speech echoes the inability of the conversation to reach a 4x D The figure of speech conveys the spaciousness of both the gymnasium and the band practice field