The simile "lights flashing like stars gone wild" contributes a chaotic and vibrant tone to the story. It evokes a sense of overwhelming energy and noise in the city, reflecting Jamal's feelings of being trapped and anxious. This comparison creates an image of both beauty and chaos, enhancing the contrast between his dreams of tranquility and his current reality.
Read the passage, then answer the question below. Passage 3: Story - "The City Lights" The city was loud, with cars honking and lights flashing like stars gone wild. Jamal, a 13 year old boy, lived in a small apartment with his mom. He wanted to be an artist, but the city felt like a giant maze that trapped him. At night, he drew pictures of open fields, dreaming of a quieter life. One day, a school art contest was announced. Jamal was scared to join - his drawings weren't like the fancy city art. But his mom said, "You're like David, facing a giant. Try anyway." Jamal entered a drawing of a bright field under a calm sky. The city's noise made him nervous, but drawing helped him feel free. At the contest, Jamal's picture won first place. The city, with all its chaos, had pushed him to create something beautiful. How does the simile "lights flashing like stars gone wild" add to the story's tone? What kind of feeling does it contribute to the story? (2 points) The answer very very small
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