How does the word "deliberate" relate to its root word "lib"? hint: "lib" means free.

It brings the idea of being free to do something.  

this is the relationship between deliberate and "lib".

Explanation: deliberate: make a decision after thinking, analyzing or reflecting: deliberately altering the company; deliberately save a dog.

(you didn't attach a copy of the poem, but i'm answering as best as i can)

since a simile compares two unlike things using like or as, it kind of gives an item the ability to do something it can't.

example: "the player was like a tiger on the field"

in this sentence, the simile conveys the idea that the player was fast and strong, like a tiger.

tuttifroot

the quote relates to no dogs barked because the father and son learn a lot from each other. the theme is love because the father misses his son and they are trying to get to his mom where her dogs are barking.