Question

Barrio boy No Ernesto you are the man of the family you will take care of your mother until we are together in Sacramento which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences

Answer 1

Answer:

- A metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

Explanation:

As per the question, the figurative language employed in these sentences is best reflected through the statement 'A metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.' Metaphor is employed to establish an implicit comparison between the character('Ernesto') and the 'man of the family' to explain the idea of responsibility more effectively to the audience. It would make the readers' understand that Ernesto displays the similar characteristics as that of a 'man of the family.' Thus, it persuades the readers by clarifying the author's point constructively.