Is an iconic american food is most common and popular with children. it was first mentioned in 1901 but it was not until the 1920’s that it became more known because lower class can now afford it due to the decline of the price of one of the main components of this food. since then it has become a staple american snack and comfort food.

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.