Explain the figurative language in the following quotation from paragraph 23. What is the
purpose of this comparison? "For that day Monsieur Hamel had prepared some entirely
new examples, on which was written in a fine, round hand: 'France, Alsace, France, Alsace.'
They were like little flags, waving all about the class, hanging from the rods of our desks."

The use of figurative language here is in the line:

They were like little flags, waving all about the class, hanging from the rods of our desks

Explanation:

The line here that shows the use of figurative language makes a comparison between the lines of words in French and their associations and they are compared to flags that are posted onto the rods of the desk of the classroom.

In this story Mr Hamel has his last class with the French kids and so the kids understand that it is the last time probably they will ever study the mother tongue.

Thus, every word of it becomes significant like a  flag that is posted upon their desk, as if to show its necessity.

i think the life is invaluable.

you can also say immeasurable.

there on the beach was a struggling turtle.   around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings.   in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life.   the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do.   imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed.   one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws.   these straws are reusable and inexpensive.   another change is simply turning down straws.   by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.  

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles.   there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter.   to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle.   for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material.   pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count.   plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities.   not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

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