Question

What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The metaphor comparing the boy's legs to lead weights suggests

that he is moving slowly toward the house.

Explanation:

The boy's legs is compared to lead weights. Focus must be kept only on the "boy's legs to lead weights". This connotes that he must've have been unhappy, thus he was walking slowly, when figuratively said, that his legs were heavy causing the slow movement.