It uses a metaphor because it gives the mosquitos a human feature and makes them seem similar
D: the children giggled at the elephants spouting plumes of water through their trunks.
Coming of age is a transition of one's life from young to adulthood. The stolen party talks about Rosaura. Where the author characterize Rosaura as young to her being lady. There's also hint of social classes in the society since Rosaura in the story is poor.
