Question

I told them to think of roller derby like football. The jammer—the one who wears the star on her helmet—is the ball. Get her through the pack, and she scores points.

What purpose does the analogy serve?

(1 point)
Responses

getting a point across in a clever way
getting a point across in a clever way

orienting a reader to a setting
orienting a reader to a setting

breaking down a difficult concept
breaking down a difficult concept

explaining something about a character

Answer 1

The purpose of the analogy serves primarily to **break down a difficult concept**. By comparing the role of the jammer in roller derby to the ball in football, it helps those unfamiliar with roller derby better understand the game's mechanics and scoring system.