Question 4 of 5 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-tomado. 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,
reinforcing her quiet, reclusive nature.