Question

1. how does the figurative language “alan ferkos face turned red as bo peep’s pigtail ribbons” contribute to the meaning of the story? (1 point) *

the use of personification helps us make a connection to the ribbons.
the use of a simile helps the reader understand what alan’s face looks like.
the use of hyperbole emphasizes how red alan’s face was.
the use of alliteration stresses alan’s embarrassment.

Explanation:

The phrase "Alan Ferko's face turned red as Bo Peep’s pigtail ribbons" uses "as" to compare the red - ness of Alan's face to the color of the ribbons, which is a simile. A simile helps the reader visualize and understand what Alan's face looks like in terms of color.

Answer:

The use of a simile helps the reader understand what Alan’s face looks like.