Review the passage from "gumption."

“there goes oyster and that boy of his,” i said, “ragged as a jay-bird, both of ‘em.”

which statement best identifies and interprets the use of figurative language in the passage?

it is a simile; it shows that the men are eager workers.

it is a simile; it creates an image of the two men as battered and downcast.

it is a metaphor; it illustrates the theme of standing up to injustice.

it is a metaphor; it allows the reader to see the story from the narrator's point of view.

Well, if you look at the quote, you'll see a key word, " as a". This usually means a simile is being used. Similes are used to make writing more vivid and powerful. Like when someone says, "He is as busy as a bee." They're implying that they ( in this case a he) are really busy, since bees are usually always "working".  Since a jay-bird is a beautiful bird, I would doubt that its B) . So, my conclusions would be leaning towards A) it's a simile; it shows that the men are eager workers. Reread the text though to make sure you feel comfortable with the choice you pick. Hope this helps! -Saint B

in other words the answer is simply the first one, or A.It is a simile; it shows that the men are eager workers.

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