what figure of speech is this sentence "she had put so much starch in my dress it came up like a tent when i sat down

Why does josephine get upset at her father's funeral? a) she sees her father's ghost among the funeral guests.b) she thinks her father will never forgive her for having him buried.c) she's afraid that someone will interrupt her during communion.d) she thinks her mourning clothes aeen't as pretty as her sister's.

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

Who are the antagonists in the story "ali baba and the 40 thieves", and are they're bad guys?