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course.apexlearning.com/public/activity/2000001/assessment
h IV
Pretest unit 2
Question 6 of 12
Read the following description.
The canoe glided along the placid surface of the river like a
leaf that had fallen from one of the many fluffy maples that
stood timidly on the shore
What is most likely the intent of the author's word choice in this sentence?
A. To contrast the trees and the river
B. To describe where the trees are
C. To portray the trees as characters
OD. To depict nature as peaceful
course.apexlearning.com/public/activity/2000001/assessment
h IV
Pretest unit 2
Question 6 of 12
Read the following description.
The canoe glided along the placid surface of the river like a
leaf that had fallen from one of the many fluffy maples that
stood timidly on the shore
What is most likely the intent of the author's word choice in this sentence?
A. To contrast the trees and the river
B. To describe where the trees are
C. To portray the trees as characters
OD. To depict nature as peaceful
