Well I have never heard of this book but from the sound of it I believe the answer would be B. However I could be wrong. <span />
It's C, independent clause because those words can be turned into a sentence on it's own.
George has been answering all of Lennie's questions that the boss was asking Lennie.
Answer:
C. Her lips were as red as roses in the spring.
Explanation: Figurative language is phrasing that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to get a message or point across. Clearly, her lips were not red roses, but the author uses figurative language to bring an image into the mind of the reader. Hope this helps!
