You asked the question like 20 times
Answer: D) The imagery underscores Mr. Shiftlet's restlessness and his reluctance to remain in one place.
Explanation: In the given excerpt from "The life you save may be your own", Mr. Shiftlet compares his body to a house (because he couldn't move) and his spirit to an automobile, which is always moving, this demonstrates the wisdom and intelligence of Mr. Shiftlet and also emphasizes in the fact that despite his condition, he refuses to remain in one place.
replace the unfamiliar word with a synonym to see if the sentence makes sense
Answer:
sam-"hey jess my phone is missing and the last place i remember putting it is in my school bag have you seen it?"
jess"no sam i havent seen it but i do know someone who may have it"
sam"who?"
jess"i saw a girl take it from your bag i dont remember what she looks like"
sam"can i just use your phone to call mine?"
jess-"NO!"
jess"i mean my phone is dead"
sam-"but your using it"
jess-"oh right ok you may use it but just wait one moment"
sam"let me just use it right now class is starting soon"
jess "actually lets go to class then ill let you use it"
sam-"forget it ill just go to the office"
jess"what no!"
sam-"jess you have been supper weird ever since i told you my phone is missing do you have it?"
jess-"what no!"
sam-"ok ill just go report you to the office"
jess"no wait! i have it"
sam"what why????"
Explanation: