Interpreting Figurative Language Tasha, clearly confused, stared at Mrs. Groban- she didn't know how to answer the question. Her mouth gaped open and moved up and down, but she could not find any words to articulate. "Ms. Henderson, will you please answer the question?" Mrs. Groban sneered sweetly. Once again, Tasha was speechless. Her blue eyes began to water under the pressure. What was that question? If only if I had listened to the question, I wouldn't be in this predicament, Tasha thought. 'I'm waiting," Mrs. Groan said, drumming her fingers on the computer desk. "Ahem," escaped from Tasha's mouth. Oh, no! Why did I do that? I don't have anything to say I am completely unprepared for this class. What was Mrs. Groban talking about earlier in class. ., Tasha began as her thoughts trailed off. *Mrs. Groan, I'm sorry it took so long to for me to answer your question. I just wanted to make sure that my answer was concise," Tasha said, trying to buy some more time. With an icy smile, Mrs. Groban said, "Of course." Suddenly, Tasha eyes brightened. I know the answer! Tasha realized. 10 Which sentence from the passage contains an oxymoron? O A. "I just wanted to make sure that my answer was concise," Tasha said, trying to buy some more time O B. "Ms. Henderson, will you please answer the question?" Mrs. Groban sneered sweetly. O C. If only if I had listened to the question, I wouldn't be in this predicament, Tasha thought. OD. What was Mrs. Groan talking about earlier.., Tasha began as her thoughts trailed off. Reset Submit

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