ELA 10 A Semester Exam 25 of 3525 of 35 Items Feature The sun beat down on me without mercy for most of the afternoon. I had forgotten to reapply sunscreen, so I wasn’t surprised when I looked in the mirror and saw I had a nasty burn. My grandmother quickly noticed my reddened shoulders, face, and arms. She directed me to sit on the sofa and reappeared in the blink of an eye. She tenderly applied aloe vera gel made from her own plants to my scorched skin. “Trust me,” she said, “this is a million times better than any medicine you could buy.” I felt the soothing sensation of the gel and knew she was right. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Select the correct answers from the lists to explain how the figurative language in the excerpt relates to the cultural setting. (2 points) The shows that people who are part of the narrator’s culture . Skip to navigation page 1 of 1

Answer 1

To answer the question about how the figurative language in the passage relates to the cultural setting, we can analyze the elements of the excerpt.

The phrase “a million times better than any medicine you could buy” serves as an example of hyperbole, which exaggerates the effectiveness of the aloe vera gel compared to commercial medicines. This figurative language emphasizes the cultural belief in natural remedies and the wisdom passed down through generations, particularly from elders like the grandmother.

Based on the context provided, here’s how you could fill in the blanks:

The hyperbole shows that people who are part of the narrator’s culture value natural remedies and the wisdom of previous generations over commercial products.

This answer connects the figurative language to the cultural setting, highlighting the importance placed on natural, homegrown solutions and familial relationships.