Answer:
Dear Frankie,
I know how anxiety-inducing things can get. Especially with trying new things. I've heard about how stressed you've been about the bands performance, but I don't think you should be as worried as you are. Once, when I was thirteen I grabbed my guitar and played in-front of a crowd of 20 to 30 people at the local coffee shop. They were hosting an open-mic, and I saw my chance. I didn't know how I got the courage, but I just went up there and played two songs. People clapped, even though I was shaking like a leaf. I finished my short performance, and left. Looking back, that was a great experience! I was able to get my name out there, and there was another notch in my belt. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, just because of the feeling afterwards. About the band, you shouldn't have to feel nervous. I know you'll do great, because you've been practicing all day and all night. It's going to be okay, and even if it's not, it's not the end of the world. The other members and I are all supporting you, and we'll always help you through anything. Just remember that.
Sincerely, me.
Explanation:
Metaphors are where two things are being compared without the use of like or as.
the metaphors from that excerpt would be: “the manacles of segregation”, “chains of discrimination”, “lonely island of poverty”, and “ocean of material prosperity”
Characterization is a way in which a writer builds his or her character/s. When the writer uses conversations between characters as a way of constructing the character/s, it is referred to as dialogue.
Dialogue is a method of characterization that focuses on how characters interact with one another. Dialogue helps to bring out the character's personality by showing how they interact with others.
Example: If the character makes a lot of jokes and is very pleasant towards others they interact with then that shows the reader that the character has a funny and friendly personality.
Dialogue shows how the other character/s respond to the character. This aids the reader to understand what the others think of the character.
Example: If the other characters laugh at the jokes told and are also pleasant to the character, this then shows the reader that the character is indeed a friendly and funny person.
Dialogue is also used to depict a character's tone. This also helps the writer to show the character"s personality.
Example: If the character says mother i want that toy right now. The reader will then assume the character is a bossy and spoiled person. If the character says mother can you please buy that toy for me then the reader will assume that the character is well-mannered and pleasant.
Dialogue also helps the reader to understand and possibly relate to the character's emotions and motives.
Example: If the reader is in a scary situation and is having a conversation with a friend pleading for their friend's help. This helps to further emphasize the point that the character is indeed afraid.
