By using as fast as it creates imagery that makes the reader believe he turn the light on as fast as he could. In a literal sense he didn’t figurative language is used to describe something in a fun way. (Or at least that’s how I remember it)
An honest depiction of life, the second option
I think E. This is because if you look at all the vowels and try to sound all of them out, E would be the closest to them.
What book is it? Or is it in history?
Please specify so I can help you better. Tell me in this comment