I think you got your question and answer choices mixed up.
For the actual question, the answer is: They represent the next generation of children and suggest the need for protection.
For the correct answer out of the choices: The stories that Thomas tells and his desire to be listened to allow Alexie to show that telling and listening to stories is an important way people shape and understand their lives.
I took the test and got 100% so I know both answers! lol
Answer:
metaphor
Explanation:
A metaphor compares two things without using comparison words such as 'like' or 'as'.
Answer:
Shopping malls were popular with different people because some would go to the shopping mall to shop, eat or hang with friends. I know this because it states in paragraph 3, "Shopping malls attracted different people and provided something for everyone."