Answer:
I would say it's a hyperbole because it's a dramatic exaggeration, they didn't <em>actually</em><em> </em>get split in two.
<span>C. Rand doesn't want to climb the rock wall because he is afraid.
I agree with C being the correct answer. Throughout the passage, he describes the sweat pouring off Rand and repeatedly talks to himself about how they won't let him fall. We don't know from the passage if Tad is in charge of his safety rope so D is out. A and B are both incorrect - he doesn't mention looking silly and his sweaty hands are just a piece of the passage.
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Answer:
c. explain something
Explanation:
If I am trying to get a point across, I make sure to be very specific with my words.
