Click to read the passage from "The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham, by Wells. Then answer the question How is tension created most strongly in this scene? A. The man is not clear about whether he is telling the truth.
B. The man seems to be about to die
C. The man has given away the end of the story at the beginning
D. The man is reluctant to reveal details about his story

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.