Read this passage from When Birds Get the Flu by John DiConsiglio. Dr. Dowell had proven that bird flu could pass from person to person. But still, it hadn’t been spread easily. The mother had held her dying daughter for hours.

What section does this passage most belong in?

in the opening where the claim is introduced
in the body where the claim is supported
in the body where counterclaims are addressed
in the conclusion where the argument is summed up

Read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza. "now, ernesto, you are the man of the family. you will take care of your mother until we are together in sacramento. which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? a simile is used to compare ernesto to a man. a simile is used to paint a picture of family life. a metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. a metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.