<u>Answer:</u>
The author refers to the FDA's approval of acupuncture needles to clarify the methods used by acupuncturists. Here, the correct option is A.
<u>Explanation:</u>
This excerpt from “Acupuncture: Help or Hype?” by Tracy Wilson clarifies as well as informs the readers about certain guidelines provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA about the use of acupuncture needles.
Healthcare is of utmost importance for any country. To ensure that is not messed up, FDA has mentioned points like only licensed practitioners would use acupuncture needles, the needles will have to be sterile and non-toxic and can be used only once and not more.
Hey there!
The answer to your question is <u>simile</u>
A simile is a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as"
In your sentence, it says "She runs <u>as</u> fast as a cheetah."
They are comparing her running speed and the speed of a cheetah, and they used the word "as"
<u>Other notes:</u>
Personification ~ <em>Giving an object or animal human-like qualities</em>
Foreshadowing ~ <em>A technique an author gives to hint about future events</em>
Metaphor ~ <em>A direct comparison of two objects</em>
Simile ~ <em>a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as"</em>
Hyperbole ~ <em>an exaggerated statement</em>
Symbolism ~ a technique that uses symbols or other things to express hidden meanings
Hope this helps! Good luck and have a great day!
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Answer:
Since no one is here yet, let’s wait till they arrive.
Whenever anything went wrong, they always blamed Stanley's no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather.