What figurative language device was used in “Like a starbucks gift card” and “The ushers would tackle them, like bouncers at a club, and hold them down for the pastor” (Noah 8)? What was Noah attempting to imply?

If your job was precarious,would you look for a new one? explain.

The latin phrase de gustibus non est disputandum means which of the following? a. “disputes aren’t easily settled.” b. “the great aren’t guilty.” c. “guilt isn’t the issue.” d. “there’s no disputing about tastes.”

Which words from the excerpt most contribute to the patriotic tone