<span>"an enormous ornamental bat", because this is a humorous mental image, and
"as the atmospheric conditions demanded", because this is saying that the atmosphere and weather could make it necessary for someone to look a certain way (that's what is meant by putting on airs) rather than to actually stay dry or warm.</span>
7-10 sentences depending on the length.
The excerpt from the President Clinton states claims about the growth of the economy of the country.
Answer: Option B.
<u>Explanation:</u>
During the time when the President of the United States of America was Clinton, there was a lot of growth in the economy of the country. The level of unemployment in the country was at the lowest level, there were huge employment opportunities in the country.
The crime rate in the country was at the lowest level and a lot of people were opting for higher education and aid was provided to those people. Children had health insurance and people had moved out of poverty. All this claims that the growth of the country had touched heights during that time.
A contains a metaphor. It is comparing the fur and claws to a lightning bolt without any hint of a comparison.
