Read the excerpt from “American Address” in Inside Out and Back Again.

Mother is even more amazed
by the generosity
of the American government
until Brother Quang says
it’s to ease the guilt
of losing the war.

Mother’s face crinkles
like paper on fire.
She tells Brother Quang
to clamp shut his mouth.

How does the figurative language in the excerpt affect the meaning of the text?

It demonstrates how much Mother respects Brother Quang’s opinions about the war.

It shows that Mother is beginning to wonder if they are being tricked by the American government.

It emphasizes that Mother will not let anyone put at risk the sponsorship provided by the American government.

It affirms that Mother has no doubt that leaving their homeland for a new life was good for the family.