Read the passage below, looking figurative language that helps you understand Al. Al stomped across the newly-seeded lawn and tossed his candy wrapper on the ground. Then he saw me and he grinned, his face one big snarl. ”Hey, Candy Boy, did ya finish my homework yet? I ain’t got all day!” His fist was a tattooed bludgeon waiting to alter my face.

How do the figures of speech in this passage affect the reader's understanding of Al?
A. They show that he is insecure
B. They show his humorous side.
C. They make him seem dangerous.
D. They suggest a lazy personality.

Mr. pontellier did not attend these soirée musicales. he considered them bourgeois, and found more diversion at the club. to madame ratignolle he said the music dispensed at her soirées was too "heavy," too far beyond his untrained comprehension. his excuse flattered her. but she disapproved of mr. pontellier's club, and she was frank enough to tell edna so. which statement best describes the point of view in the excerpt? the third-person point of view is voiced by an objective character in the story. the third-person point of view is voiced by a subjective character in the story. the third-person point of view is an omniscient observer. the third-person point of view is an observer with limited omniscience.

Why should college athletes not get paid for playing state the claim a: point a b. direct quotation to support point a c.point b . direct quotation to support point b

Which of the following does not apply to an informative text? select all that apply. persuasive techniques supporting evidence opinions narrative text