B. Intensive pronouns
In this case, the pronoun "himself" is right after the noun, so it is intensive. If the pronoun was after the verb, then it would have been reflexive. 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
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The effect of the simile in this passage makes the passage more interesting and gives it that extra "boost" to help the reader understand what is going on. 
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B it relates with it and it’s the best answer