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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Mitchel’s announcement felt like a lightning bolt from a clear blue sky.
What does the simile show about Mitchel’s announcement?
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Responses
It was foolish.
It was foolish.
It was surprising.
It was surprising.
It was amusing.
It was amusing.
It was important.
It was important.
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The simile "Mitchel’s announcement felt like a lightning bolt from a clear blue sky" shows that Mitchel’s announcement was surprising. A lightning bolt typically signifies an unexpected occurrence, especially when it appears in a clear blue sky, which suggests that the event was unforeseen. Therefore, the correct response is:
It was surprising.
