Which verb agrees with its subject?

my parents or my older sister waiting in line.

a.
was

b.
were

c.
have been

d.
are

Which pair of uses of figurative language from "the caged bird" support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams

What are all of the literally devices in the poem l’envoi by willa cather

What is a hyperbole in the book messenger