In 150 words, describe one of the specific metaphors in “Life Without Go-Go Boots.” Explain how the writer uses this metaphor to convey the theme of the story.

A specific metaphor used in " Life without go-go boots" is the mentioning of a potato salad, which has a very short shelf life. This metaphor is used to compare it with fashion trends that also have a very short "life". In fact, the main theme of the story is that following trends is useless and senseless because they change constantly and they make people waste their lives. In the story, Barbara, the main character, is obsessed with fashion trends and her mother tries to show her how pointless is her obsession because fashion trends are temporary.

1- cleans/ tidies up

2- were

3-would be

4- had known

5-takes

6-must be/ have to be/should be