Why do you think maya angelou used metaphors and similes in this poem

What happened when the boy who survived an explosion aboard a steamboat returns to town

Expand the outline you wrote in lesson 1 about the american dream into an argumentative research essay. as in most essays, you'll need to include an introduction, body, and conclusion. you'll also need to support your claim with evidence

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.