<span>There are there levels of adjective in English. The base form is when we are describing only one object, we say or write the very raw form of the adjective. (i.e. pretty). Next, we have the comparative form wherein we add -er to the end of the adjective to compare two objective, (i.e. prettier). Lastly, we have the superlative, wherein we add -est to say prettiest when we describe three or more objects.</span><span />
<span>Because he is a third child, which is against the law unless you have specific permission from the government, and too many children is seen as excessive and ultra-religious in that society, which is frowned upon.</span>
I think it’s figurative if it’s wrong sorry!
I think it is a simile because a metaphor uses like or as
<span>A.
They remind him of a happier, more humane past.</span>