The earth is rather large and not exactly a point in space, the author however is comparing it to a point in space because of how vast space really is. A metaphor is basically a comparison (Not exactly true) that doesn't use the words like or as... (That's a Simile.) The earth isn't an actual dot in space. It's big, but because of how big space is, it's compared to a dot... Hope this helps... :)
The Correct answer is D: They serve as the text's rising action, showing the actions that Judith takes to pave the way for her first kiss.
Jim’s master throws a heavy weight at him. It misses and hits Harriet, fracturing her skull.
A third persons point of view is when a character is being introduced by their name for example "mark has no idea what you're talking about"
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