That’s a simile
A simile is a comparison using “like” or “as”
The first one could be "care".
The second could be "rest".
Answer:
What is Scrooge's perspective on a person's business?
His actions show that he believes his business is showing kindness and compassion to others, giving instead of receiving, and building meaningful relationships with those close to him. “Scrooge was better than his word.
It can affect the tone if the speaker is happy, sad or any other emotion.
Diverged means to develop in a different direction