the comparison of a flag snapping to a soldier is a simile due to the use of the word "like" . The flag snapping can be compared to a soldier due to a soldiers quick, and sharp movements
At that time Americans were fighting in the Mexican War. Slavery at the time existed and a minority of Americans advocated the abolition of slavery. The man who was jailed was Henry David Thoreau<span>. He refused to </span>pay<span> his poll </span>tax<span> and was jailed.</span>
