Which of the following are characteristics of poetry used during the Romantic Period? -Scientific and spiritual beliefs provided a basis for poetry; new verse patterns were used
-Grammatical rules and restrictions were totally ignored; poems were longer and free of rhyme
-Belief that inspiration and imagination came from within; language became more personal
-Dramatic monologue began to be used; vivid details were used to create visual images

Read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza. "now, ernesto, you are the man of the family. you will take care of your mother until we are together in sacramento. which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? a simile is used to compare ernesto to a man. a simile is used to paint a picture of family life. a metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. a metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.