Which sentence uses the word painting as a gerund? Joe thought about taking an online landscape painting class. Lauren was painting her room green but decided to change the color to purple instead. Painting is one of the most enjoyable pastimes I know. When Margo is painting, she uses a mixture of vegetables and office supplies.

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.