Question

1) Then he started wildly flinging his arms around like helicopter blades to ward off the masses is what figurative and meaning? 2) it's heavier than a wet rug is what figurative and meaning?

Answer 1

the first one is a simile because it includes the word "like" to describe something. the second is and analogy.

Answer 2

similie; its showing how that kid is moving his hands wildly to ward off whatever is in his way
the next ones a metaphor