The most effective question is what does the character learn. In most every story, the character learns something from their mistakes. The other questions are mostly irrelevant.
Answer:
b. ludicrous
Explanation:
Ludicrous means crazy or outrageous.
The figurative language used in the excerpt is a simile. It adds to the characterization because it compares <span>the mother as a calm/silent person.
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