Question

Read the sentence. Cora and Mellie held hands so tightly, their fingers were a chain-link fence. Which statement best interprets the meaning of this metaphor? Cora and Mellie’s hands are bound together by a chain. Cora and Mellie’s hands are grasped strongly together. Cora and Mellie’s hands look like a metal fence. Cora and Mellie’s hands are made of metal.

Answer 1

The best answer is choice B. Metaphors should not be taken literally. In this example, the word chain most nearly means "strongly held together."

Answer 2

Cora and Mellies hands are grasped strongly together