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pishuonlain [190]
3 years ago
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Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? O A. It compares the sloshing liquid to a ri

ver of water able to push apart the sidewalk O B. It makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. O C. It compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength O D. It likens H20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.
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2 answers:
timurjin [86]3 years ago
7 0

Answer: C. It compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having an unexpected strength.

Explanation:

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devlian [24]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

A It compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water etc.

Explanation:

A metaphor is a comparison of two (different) things and this type of figurative lenguage is often used for dramatic effect. Such as the <em>river of water able to push apart the sidewalk.</em> A and C are comparisons but in the case of C there is no real comparison nor a difference:  a snowflake is a frozen cristal.

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