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Review the passage from "gumption."

"Well, that made old man Oyster mad as hell. He said, 'Draft it, I'm a citizen! Is that what WPA is for- to bring more discrimination than what is?"

Which best identifies the interprets the use of figurative language in the passage?

A. It is a metaphor; it shows that men are eager workers

B. It is a metaphor; it creates an image of the two men
as battered and downcast

C. It is a simile; it allows the reader to see the story from
the narrator's point of view

D. It is a simile; it illustrates Oysters' anger in seeing
others express prejudice towards his son

(BTW LANGUAGE ARTS)

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What effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

A. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

B. It shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

C. It indicates he would be a good preacher.

D. It reveals how self-important he was.


How does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

A. It offers a sense of entitlement.

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Its D

hope this helps


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