Read the excerpt from part 4 of the odyssey.

we saw the funnel of the maelstrom, heard
the rock bellowing all around, and dark
sand raged on the bottom far below.
my men all blanched against the gloom, our eyes
were fixed upon that yawning mouth in fear
of being devoured.

which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt?

a.)the whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its decreasing strength.

b.)the whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat
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c.)the whirlpool is compared to a sandy beach, showing its proximity.

d.)the whirlpool is compared to a sandy beach, showing its familiarity.

Based on part two of trifles, which of the following images most reinforces the them of loneliness that exists throughout the play?

Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. i was like that ship before my education began, only i was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.

What can readers conclude about allison check all that apply