Read the sentence from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. "Now, Ernesto, you are the man of the family. You will take care of your mother until we are together in Sacramento. Which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? A simile is used to compare Ernesto to a man. A simile is used to paint a picture of family life. A metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. A metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

How is the speaker's writing assignment in "theme for english b" affected by his setting in place and time? the speaker focuses more on his fascination with music than on the core of the assignment. the speaker reflects that he has nothing in common with his instructor, who will therefore not understand his essay. the speaker has trouble with the assignment because he questions what is true about his own identity.< < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ,,