What kind of figurative language is used on line 286?

Which two sentences in this excerpt from theodore dreiser my brother paul are examples of characterization that suggest paul is a superstitious person?

The tankers are so large how did some crew members get from one point to another while on board

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.