2. Read the sentence from the passage. heart of another person is a closed book, is something you will hear him say frequently, and without regret." Which type of literary device is used in the sentence? A. metaphor B. personification C. imagery D. hyperbole 3. Read the excerpt from the passage. "I'm a great man for hobbies myself. All these ship-models, I do them in my spare time, they're a blessing for the nerves. How does the excerpt support the author's purpose? A. It explains why Mr. Malley has an office to rent. B. It makes a connection between Mr.Malley and the narrator. C. It suggests that Mr. Malley is an inspiration to the narrator. D. It creates suspense about the actions of Mr. Malley.

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2. Read the sentence from the passage. heart of another person is a closed book, is something you will hear him say frequently, and without regret." Which type of literary device is used in the sentence? A. metaphor B. personification C. imagery D. hyperbole 3. Read the excerpt from the passage. "I'm a great man for hobbies myself. All these ship-models, I do them in my spare time, they're a blessing for the nerves. How does the excerpt support the author's purpose? A. It explains why Mr. Malley has an office to rent. B. It makes a connection between Mr.Malley and the narrator. C. It suggests that Mr. Malley is an inspiration to the narrator. D. It creates suspense about the actions of Mr. Malley.

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2. **A. Metaphor**. The sentence compares the heart of another person to a closed book without using "like" or "as." This direct comparison is the defining characteristic of a metaphor. It's not personification because an inanimate object (a book) isn't given human qualities. While the phrase evokes a certain image, the core device is the metaphor. Hyperbole is an exaggeration, which isn't present here.3. **B. It makes a connection between Mr. Malley and the narrator.** Both characters share an interest in hobbies. The narrator is observing and describing Mr. Malley's hobby, indicating a point of connection or shared interest between them. The excerpt doesn't explain *why* Mr. Malley has an office to rent (A), suggest he's an inspiration (C), or create suspense (D).

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