Answer:
In the beginning, the narrator feels alone and apart from his new neighbors. Laughing with the other boys over his language mistake breaks down the barrier between him and the others. Once they laugh together, he becomes comfortable being a part of the team. He starts to feel more accepted and hopeful about fitting in as an American.
Explanation:
I believe this is a simile. I'm not a hundred percent sure though.
D) All of the above (age, height and weight, and physical activity level) are used to help determine estimated energy expenditure (EER).
Answer:
A or C
Explanation:
It could be A because replacing it with another word would be more specific but C can also be correct because comma is usually used to differentiate