The traffic was unorganized chaos where only the people from Bucharest truly understood the rules of the road. The cars sped through the city streets like lightning bolts, and anyone unfamiliar with the underlying rhythm would surely be obliterated by the impact of oncoming vehicles if they let themselves get in the way.

Question

It was a dance, and only those trained since birth were able to achieve driving success in this Transylvanian world where cars truly are the kings of the road.

Which best describes how the figurative language in this paragraph relates to its cultural setting?
A. The use of imagery helps the reader understand the reasons that people should avoid visiting Bucharest.
B. The use of similes helps the reader know why traffic often is at a standstill in Bucharest.
C. The use of metaphors helps the reader understand why most people travel by automobile in Bucharest.
D. The use of personification helps the reader understand the importance of cars in Bucharest

Answer 1

The best option that describes how the figurative language in the paragraph relates to its cultural setting is:

D. The use of personification helps the reader understand the importance of cars in Bucharest.

This choice captures the essence of the paragraph, emphasizing that cars are central to the driving culture in Bucharest, almost as if they have power and life of their own, which aligns with the metaphor of cars as "kings of the road."