Question

1. how does the figurative language in paragraph 7 contribute to the overall meaning the memoir?

o a. it illustrates that zauner and her mother had a complicated relationship.
o b. it emphasizes why zauner enjoys thinking about her mother.
o c. it reveals why zauner likes to escape to h mart.
o d. it shows that zauner’s grief is overwhelming.

Explanation:

Figurative language often conveys deep - seated emotions. In a memoir about loss, it likely expresses the intensity of the author's feelings. "Being in a room with no doors" and "hitting into a wall" are powerful images that suggest being trapped, which can be associated with overwhelming grief.

Answer:

D. It shows that Zauner's grief is overwhelming.