It would be much easier to help you if you mentioned what's the name of the story. Anyway, I think I've got what you mean. I hope you will find it helpful.
Here are the answers:
1. C.) Blackie<span> was the original leader of the gang.
2. The </span>C.) staircase<span> stuck up like a jagged tooth.
3. The gang’s plans for the day were decided by </span>B.) a vote.
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Sorry if something is wrong. In my view all of them are correct.
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Answer:
D. Metaphor
Explanation
A metaphor is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using like or as "Their cheeks were roses" is a metaphor.
Fatigue. It means being tired :)
Because Rahal was charging unfair bus rates.