Which statement best describes how the use of simile supports the overall meaning of the passage? Liam's white kitten lay curled up on the sofa like a snowball. The kitten's white fur had earned her the name Frosty the Snowman, but her feisty personality suggested that perhaps "Stormy" might be more appropriate. In just a few days, Frosty had pulled down the curtains in Liam's bedroom, knocked a vase off the bookshelf, and sent the family dog into hiding. The kitten was a mini-tornado. The white ball of fur pounced and hissed commandingly, just as a sudden storm shows its power with thunder and lightning. A. The simile "like a snowball" suggests that the kitten is beautiful and peaceful, which creates a contrast with her unpleasant behavior B. The simile "curled up on the sofa" creates an understanding of the kitten's tiredness after her wild behavior. C. The simile "like a snowball" enables the reader to picture Frosty's beautiful fur, which reflects her personality. D. The simile "curled up on the sofa" compares Frosty to a pillow, WY reinforcing her quiet, reclusive nature.
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Read the excerpt from martin luther king jr.âs "i have a dreamâ speech. and so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of new hampshire. let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of new york. let freedom ring from the heightening alleghenies of pennsylvania. let freedom ring from the snow-capped rockies of colorado. let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of california. but not only that: let freedom ring from stone mountain of georgia. let freedom ring from lookout mountain of tennessee. let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of mississippi. from every mountainside, let freedom ring. the most likely reason king uses allusions in this part of his speech is to share his knowledge of american geography. compare northern and southern destinations. remind listeners about small-town accountability. encourage listeners to envision freedom everywhere.
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