Question

As Tessa approached the starting line, she looked down at her legs, tall trees shaking in the wind. How would she ever get them to run fast enough?

Identify the figurative language used in the passage and explain its literal meaning. Then describe how it helps you understand the passage.

Answer 1

Rethorical question and metaphor/personification

Step-by-step explanation:

it states "how would she ever get them to run fast enough" which is a rethorical question. there is also a metaphor/personification in "shaking in the wind" it helps the reader specifically understand and feel as if they're currently in the setting along side the character.

Answer 2

The passage uses a metaphor by comparing Tessa's legs to trees shaking in the wind. Literally, the metaphor means that Tessa's legs are shaking because she is nervous. The metaphor helps me visualize how Tessa feels and better understand her fear of not doing well in the race.

Step-by-step explanation:

♥ It's right on edge ♥