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.
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.
