As Tessa approached the starting line, she looked down at her legs, tall trees shaking in the wind. How would she ever get them to run fast enough? Identify the figurative language used in the passage and explain its literal meaning. Then describe how it helps you understand the passage.

Rethorical question and metaphor/personification

Explanation:

it states "how would she ever get them to run fast enough" which is a rethorical question. there is also a metaphor/personification in "shaking in the wind" it helps the reader specifically understand and feel as if they're currently in the setting along side the character.

answer: #1 is (a) however

explanation:

the correct answer is:   [d]:

              →       " fond of fighting " .

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