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C. An apple becomes lodged in his back.
Explanation:
It becomes lodged in his back when his father throws it at him.
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In terms of how someone's language can construe the look of a situation we can talk about how avoidant language and downplaying when talking about and issue can change how it looks to an outsider. Hyperbolic statements and making a situation seem more dire is also skewing reality.
The messenger was unable to get to him on time.
I believe this is a simile. I'm not a hundred percent sure though.
Marcus and his father are arguing about whether the cops are doing a good job or not. Marcus believes that the cops haven't caught any terrorists, and they are just making people scared. Marcus's dad on the other hand, he strongly believes that the cops are doing amazing work. Marcus's dad even said he would gladly be pulled over if it was to make him feel safer. Marcus and his dad have opposite outlooks, and this is the big conflict.
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