Question
Why does the author use this simile to describe the squeaky hinges?
I pulled the heavy double doors open; the hinges squeaked like a platoon of lost ghosts.
A.
It emphasizes the conflict between the father and the daughter.
B.
It adds an air of mystery and eeriness to the tone of the story.
C.
It gives Sophie's character something to say to her father about the hinges.
D.
It makes the plot more believable and more interesting to the reader.
I pulled the heavy double doors open; the hinges squeaked like a platoon of lost ghosts.
A.
It emphasizes the conflict between the father and the daughter.
B.
It adds an air of mystery and eeriness to the tone of the story.
C.
It gives Sophie's character something to say to her father about the hinges.
D.
It makes the plot more believable and more interesting to the reader.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is:
B. It adds an air of mystery and eeriness to the tone of the story.
The simile comparing the squeaky hinges to a "platoon of lost ghosts" enhances the atmosphere, creating a sense of mystery and eeriness that sets the tone for the scene.
B. It adds an air of mystery and eeriness to the tone of the story.
The simile comparing the squeaky hinges to a "platoon of lost ghosts" enhances the atmosphere, creating a sense of mystery and eeriness that sets the tone for the scene.