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Identify the literary device employed in the line "The rain fell like tears from the sky" and explain its effect.
The literary device used in the line "The rain fell like tears from the sky" is a simile; it directly compares the rain to tears, using the word "like" to create a vivid image that evokes a sense of sadness or melancholy.
"What is dark matter?"
an unsolved problem in physics
If it is 10am in New York City, what time is it in Los Angeles if the time difference between LA and NYC is 3 hours?
7:00 AM
Which country is home to the Great Wall of China?
northern China
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the Shelf
When is it appropriate to use "who" versus "whom" in a sentence?
Use who when the word is performing the action. Use whom when it is receiving the action.
"How did life begin on Earth?"
lightning strikes
A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, how many grams is that?
240
What scientific discovery is associated with Marie Curie?
radium and polonium
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug!
What is the precise meaning of "labyrinthine" in the context of a sentence describing a complex maze?
resembling a maze in form or complexity
"Are we alone in the universe?"
there's no evidence of life beyond Earth
You want to paint a rectangular room with walls that are 10 feet high and 12 feet wide, how many gallons of paint do you need if one gallon covers 300 square feet?
2 gallons
Which ancient Egyptian pharaoh is most famous for their tomb?
King Tut
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
Who is the narrator in "The Great Gatsby" and what is their perspective on the American Dream?
Nick Carraway
"What is consciousness?"
the state of being aware of and responsive to the world around you, including your thoughts, memories, feelings, and sensations
If your car gets 30 miles per gallon, and gas costs $3.50 per gallon, how much will it cost to drive 250 miles?
250
What was the Renaissance, and which major artists are associated with it?
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Sandro Botticelli, and Filippo Brunelleschi
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
China
What is the original meaning of the word "bureaucracy" and how has its usage evolved?
the rule of desk
"Why is the universe expanding at an accelerating rate?"
because of a mysterious force called "dark energy"
If you have $2,000 to spend on groceries for a month, and you plan to spend $300 on produce, $400 on meat, and $500 on pantry staples, how much can you spend on other items?
$800
What was the Black Death, and how did it impact Europe?
It's a pandemic that ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1351, taking a proportionately greater toll of life than any other known epidemic or war up to that time
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? Hint: They weren’t toys.
Gold coins