I think it would be the 2nd one?
It could either be B Simile because the word As is used, But im also stuck on C onomatopoeia, because knock could be used as a sound for emphasis. Out of spirit im choosing B!
2) it can be proven or disproven without feelings or judgments
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4) it is objective in nature
He wanted to be closer to his sister, <span>This symbolized his desire for human interaction and emotional connection</span>
The National Road was the first road funded by the Federal govt and was built to r<span>each the western settlements. It was was not built sooner because there was no need for a trans-Appalachian road until a sufficient number of people wanted to travel in that direction.
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