“…I had, of course, in the great tradition of tragic romance, chosen to love a boy who was totally out of my reach.”
Answer:
The plain speech Hillenbrand used is a quote from one of Louie's crew members. "It's the Flying Coffin", is what the crew member said.
This metaphor is very effective and it shows how the B-24 was perceived to the crew.
It also helps the reader imagine how the plane looks, and how it must feel like to fly inside of one.
Explanation:
The answer is B took the test
