In paragraph 3, how does the author’s use of the word miracle impact the tone of the text

What do mcmahon’s references to thomas carlyle and john stuart mill do for his own image and credibility?

An old patched hat,which was almond terim-red, watched as it sat on an old , thin head.which kind of figurative language is found in line 1-2? a. metonymyb. oxymoronc. personificationd. simile

Why is figure of speech important in reading and writing?