The simile "The river roared... like a wild animal" adds to the story's tone by creating a scary and dangerous tone.
Read the passage, then answer the question below. Passage 1: Story - "The River's Challenge" The river roared through the valley, its water fast and cold. Lila, a 12 year old girl, lived in a small village by the river. She loved the river's sound, but it scared her too - it was like a wild animal. Lila wanted to be brave like her brother, who crossed the river to fish. One day, a storm made the river flood, and the village bridge broke. Lila's brother was stuck on the other side. The village was quiet, like a sleeping giant, but Lila's heart raced. She remembered stories of Noah, who built an ark to save his family. Lila decided to use a small boat to reach her brother. The river pushed her boat, but she rowed hard. When she reached her brother, they hugged, and Lila felt stronger. The river had tested her, but it also made her brave. The simile "The river roared,,,like a wild animal" adds to the story's tone by: (1 point) Responses Making the river sound calm and friendly. Making the river sound calm and friendly. Creating a scary and dangerous tone. Creating a scary and dangerous tone. Showing the river is funny. Showing the river is funny. Making the river seem boring. Making the river seem boring.
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