Statement 1. Berto was tasked by Delia to kill Berto's adopted dog. 2. Centipedes often scare people because of how they look. 3. Delia's resentment towards Eddie could be traced back from their mother's death. 4. Eddie saw his sister as a thorn on his side-something which should be plucked. 5. Eddie's feelings toward his sister could be compared to that of an overheated kettle. 6. Eddie's sister was stunned when she saw the centipede. Even as a young boy, Eddie already had the instincts of a hunter. 7. 8. For most of the story, Eddie and Delia were like oil and water. 9. Once, Eddie thought that Delia was extending the olive branch to him. 10. Their father often told Eddie and Delia to keep the peace. Literal LIT Figurative FIG​