Which statement best describes how the use of extended metaphor supports
the meaning of the passage?
Liam's white kitten lay curled up on the sofa like a snowball. The
kitten's white fur had eamed 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.
O A. The extended metaphor comparing Frosty to a storm helps the
reader recognize the chaos and destruction that the kitten causes
wherever she goes.
B. The extended metaphor comparing Frosty to a storm describes
Frosty's fear of humans, which is demonstrated in her aggressive
behavior and unexpected attacks.
O C. The extended metaphor comparing Frosty to a snowman explains
how her name reflects her friendliness and fun.
D. The extended metaphor comparing Frosty to a snowman enables
the reader to better understand the kind of mess that Frosty
makes in Liam's bedroom,
