I am not so sure what you are asking
d. because a simile is comparing two things using the words like or as.
The answer is D. The President reports that 60% of troops will be removed from Afghanistan before the end of the year.
Mercutio has ill-will towards both of them
Answer: The answer is C. because making the topic more amusing would help in making the topic less uncomfortable. Hope this helps :)
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