Question

PLEASE HELP ME ANSWER THIS QUESTION

“But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,

And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;

So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,” (lines 9–11)


What does the figurative language in these lines emphasize?

A. that the crowd thinks Flynn and Blake are poor ballplayers

B. that Flynn and Blake will both hit the ball successfully

C. that there is a large, noisy crowd at the ballpark

D. that the crowd compares ballplayers to cake

Answer 1

The figurative language in these lines emphasizes the stark contrast between the two previous batters, Flynn and Casey.

The phrase "preceded Casey" implies that Casey is the next batter, and the description of Flynn as a "lulu" (meaning outstanding or remarkable) and Blake as a "cake" (meaning easy or ordinary) highlights the difference in skill or ability between them.

The phrase "upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat" suggests that the crowd is feeling a sense of disappointment or despair, perhaps because of the failure of previous batters or the anticipation of the upcoming at-bat.

Therefore, option A, B, and D are not correct. The correct answer is option C, which suggests that there is a large, somber crowd at the ballpark.

Answer 2

The figurative language in these lines emphasizes the contrast between Flynn and Casey. The use of the similes "lulu" and "cake" to describe Flynn and Blake respectively highlights their success and skill as ballplayers, while also emphasizing the contrast with Casey, who is described as a "strikeout." The phrase "stricken multitude" suggests that the crowd is disappointed by Casey's poor performance and the contrast with the previous successful batters. Therefore, option A, B, and C are not correct. Option D is also not correct as the figurative language is not meant to compare ballplayers to cake, but rather to emphasize their success or lack thereof.