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Below Freezing
by c.safos
Ice like glass
with edges so sharp
they cut through a whisper.

The cold is a dog
that has been teased too often
with the promise of raw meat.

It cannot be trained to roll over.
You cannot taste it on your tongue
without it tasting like a penny.

The cold has teeth—
its bite is the only thing warm
enough to be mistaken for a promise.

When the cold leaves town
it doesn't leave a forwarding address
only a stack of bills.
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Which phrase from the poem makes the cold weather seem human?
A.
The cold has teeth
B.
Ice like glass
C.
The cold is a dog
D.
You cannot taste it
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Answer 1

C. The cold is a dog

This phrase personifies the cold weather by comparing it to a dog, suggesting it has human-like qualities and behaviors.