Answer:
Carla is as sharp as a tack
The house was pitch black like a cave
The childs cheeks were red like a rose
the wall is as thick as a brick
Alison runs like a cheetah
Ben is as violent as a lion
Ramon is strong like an ox
Her hands were as cold as ice
The puppy swam like a seal
Explanation:
I don't know if you wanted me to change them into correct similes but here you go.
The answer is (B) because they are interested in the person speech so after he gets done they took a moment of silence and then started to cheer him on