Review this passage from "gumption."" there goes oyster and that boy of his," i said," ragged as a jay-bird, both of em." which best identifies and interprets the use of figurative language in the passage? a) its a simile; it shows that the men are eager workers. b) its a simile; it creates an image of the two men as battered and downcast. c)its a metaphor; it allows the reader to see the story from the narrator's point of view d) its a metaphor; it illustrates the theme of standing up for justice.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”