The following are quotes from thoreau's writing. they are examples of figurative language and are labeled as such. explain why these quotes are examples of the different figures of speech and what is the image they are establishing, or the comparison the author is making.

paragraph #2: the quotation is an example of a metaphor. explain why.

"i trust that none will stretch the seams in putting on the coat, for it may do good service to him whom it fits."

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

first aid for seizures is aimed at keeping the person safe until the seizure stops on its own. stay calm, loosen anything around the person's neck, do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth, clear the area around them, and stay with them after the seizure stops.

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