What is the figurative devices(figurative language & sound devices)used in the poem 'My Life' by billy Collins? I would like to know what are all the figurative devices, their literal meaning and how do they affect the meaning and feelings?

Why do u think the boys care so much about being called by their nick names from the movie holes

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.

Ineed asap plzzz why is the mountain goat known as the poor man's cow? a. it is a cheap source of food. b. it is smaller than a cow. c. it looks like a cow.