The sentence: "I stood there like a bump on a log while they surrounded me". Is called a simile sentence. Because, a simile is something you are comparing using like, as, or than. In this sentence it uses like to compare you standing still like a bump on a log.
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- Amber
There is not enough context because it doesnt include the text
Explanation:
1. Mother was happy all day, I brought her flowers.
2. The Students were loud and the teacher got mad.
3. The cat was stuck in the tree and the firemen had to come to rescue it.
4. We didn't have any food in the house so mom had to go to HEB.
5. My internet at my house wasn't working, I had to go to the library to finish my homework.
( I hope this was helpful, sowwie for taking so long) >;D
I believe it means everyone has the right to know what is going on but not everyone should have the right to speak up.