Based on the passage, which of the following statements is an accurate inference?

a. People are treated better when their English is perceived as proper.

b. People are lied to when they do not speak proper English.

c. People become unhealthy because of the poor treatment they receive.

d. People who persist eventually get what they want.

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river 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.