Answer:
The quote is an analogy because she is comparing herself to a raft, floating in the dark, probably meaning that she feels like she is never getting anywhere and kept in the dark. The following sentence explains that she was alone and warned out, unable to find a home to stay in for a while, much like a wandering raft.
I'm not sure how you would like them classified but,
-2.9 less than -1.5
2.3 greater than -1.5
-1.9 less than -1.5
5.4 greater than -1.5
-3.5 less than-1.5
-.4 greater than -1.5
