Bud Not Buddy Figurative Language

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Bud says Todd's mouth was a “prayer book” in his mother's eyes. What does this metaphor suggest?

Todd's mother believed Todd was saying things that were innocent or acceptable.

Bud compares himself to a turtle when he protects himself during the fight. Why does the author make this comparison?

To show Bud is hiding and protecting himself

Bud says his brain might want to be brave, but his mouth might let “chicken-sounding stuff” come out. What does this mean?

Bud is afraid that he might say something that makes him sound scared.

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