What is a simile?

a simile is an indirect comparison and a type of figurative poetic device.
a simile is a direct comparison and a type of figurative poetic device.
a simile is an indirect comparison, but it is not a type of figurative poetic device.
a simile is not an indirect comparison, but it is a type of figurative poetic device.

Which character is mainly focused on in to kill a mockingbird?

In paragraph 5, president obama remarks: “you know, when trayvon martin was first shot i said that this could have been my son. another way of saying that is trayvon martin could have been me 35 years ago.” how does president obama use rhetoric in this quote to contribute to the overall meaning of his speech?

Imagine that your favorite sports team has been nominated for an award. you’ve been selected to write a brief paragraph about why your team deserves to win the award. write two short paragraphs explaining why. in one paragraph, write a note to the commissioner of the league whose vote counts for 50% of the award recipient. in the second paragraph, write to voters participating in the online poll that will determine the remaining 50% of the vote. your topic is the same for each paragraph. adjust your writing to accommodate two different audiences.