After the bassist left, the band considered breaking up. It had just been the four of them. recording music and performing together for 23 years. How could they go on without one of their founding members? But they decided to go on. "It's like a dog that loses a leg," one member said. "It's still a dog; it just has to learn how to walk a little differently."

Question

Which choice best explains the use of the analogy comparing the band to a dog?

a. It shows that the band will likely improve as a result of the change
b. It shows that the members of the band are loyal to each other, like a dog's loyalty to its owner
c. It shows that the band has to adjust to a new reality
d. It shows that the band is unlikely to succeed without a fourth member

Answer 1

The choice that best explains the use of the analogy comparing the band to a dog is:

c. It shows that the band has to adjust to a new reality.

The analogy emphasizes that while the band has lost a member (similar to a dog losing a leg), they can still continue to function and thrive by adapting to the change.