The figurative language used is metaphors
Answer:
Having solid, outstanding, and excellent education is very important. However, having this without actual practice and appropriate it becomes useful. So, if you are knowledgeable and astute person but you fail to display by being humble, gentle, and simple this your solid knowledge couldn't help you to establish the foundation of your knowledge and expertise.
Explanation:
Dear Mrs/Mr/Ms Teachers name,
I am really struggling in biology do you think I can take the test the next day so I can study more. I’d really like to ace this test and I know if I have some extra time I will be able to get a good grade. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely your name
Fragility and the beauty of life