How does the author use figurative language in the following passage: "we lay in the tall weeds and damp grass, breathing heavily. the dawn was coming. it was lighting the sky in the east and a ray of gold touched the hills." *

Figurative language is the best answer. Because of the describing words and the personification:)

Explanation:

gatsby's clothes have a symbolic meaning, as the use of colour and fabric in his clothing demonstrates his hope, dreams, and wealth. gatsby's clothing symbolizes his wealth through his torn shirt, his silver and gold suit, and his english shirts.

his occupation are

businessman yachtsman soldier entrepreneur bootlegger

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