I don't know this for sure but if an author has something to declare and they can't back it up it's just an idea. So if you want to identify the claim you have to have statistics and facts to prove what you're saying. But remember I am not am expert so whatever you think the answer is go with it. Hope this helps ;)
13 is personification and
14 is a simile
Answer:
Lennie is like a child in that he constantly talks with slightly bad grammar, and he exaggerates. He is either super happy or pouting. ... He treats Lennie like a little brother. He may say he wants Lennie to go away, but when Lennie offers to leave George is upset by the idea
I think the qualities that a human nades to be a hero is to be brave and belive in your self
Answer:
Use (a word that is not conventionally used as a verb, typically a noun) as a verb