Why were bryson and katz happy to see the white blaze in the woods

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” but, leathery hands full of wet brown life, knee deep in the summer roadside grass, he just smiled and said they have places to go to too. based on the excerpt, what will readers most likely infer about grampa? a he is accepting of his grandson’s ignorance. b he is irritated by his grandson’s impatience. c he believes he will not be able to save all the toads. d he believes his grandson should not talk back.

What language device is used in the highlighted text?

In 250 words, discuss the ways in which the novel relates to the historical context in which it was published.