What is figurative language? how does this impact the meaning of a poem?

Explain how mrs. van daan feels about anne?

Diego rivera was a famous artist from mexico. most of his paintings were murals. murals are paintings that are made directly on a wall. rivera thought that all people should be able to see beautiful art, not just people who could afford to go to museums. this is why he painted most of his murals on the walls of public buildings

Isaw my future flash before me and it did not take me anytime to slow down. i need to replace the words "it did".