By 'author of the essay reading Shakespeare' do you mean us readers?
As, I'm currently doing right try and read classical novels like 'How to kill a mockingbird'. There's no need to rush if it's the first time reading, the more you read (or few of classicals) you will kind off get what the author is making the character speaking. Also understanding the aspect of the story. :)
Go outside and talk to neighbors
It is a simile, (as empty as an old tin can). It means the bank account is very old, as old as an old tin can. Please brainliest answer me.
It falls under the nonfiction genre because memoirs are written based on the writers memory and speak of real events, which are non-fiction.
I think her main purpose was to entertain judgeing by the context of the story!