"The fire alarm started blaring an hour ago," Digger told her in hushed tones. "The fire department is checking each room to make sure there's no danger before they let everyone back in."
"I sure hope it's a false alarm," said Oibo with a sigh. "I am supposed to be studying for my history exam, but my books are inside the library."
"Look, there is Principal Rawthorne," Kytara said, her eyes wide with admiration. The principal moved through the anxious crowd like a swan sailing effortlessly across a lake.
"Everything will be okay now," said Digger. "Principal Rawthorne served in the U.S. military for more than 20 years before becoming a teacher. There's nothing she can't handle."
"Oh, good," Oibo replied happily. "Maybe I'll pass that history exam after all."
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The author uses an analogy in which of the following statements?
A.
Kytara noticed that the air was full of hushed whispers and nervous laughter.
B.
The principal moved through the anxious crowd like a swan sailing effortlessly across a lake.
C.
Everyone at Bilderbuss High School was gathered in the parking lot, and the front doors of the school were blocked by firefighters.
D.
"Principal Rawthorne served in the U.S. military for more than 20 years before becoming a teacher."
1 answer
The author uses an analogy in the statement:
B. "The principal moved through the anxious crowd like a swan sailing effortlessly across a lake."
This comparison (analogy) illustrates the way Principal Rawthorne navigated the crowd by likening her movement to that of a swan, which is known for its graceful and smooth motion.
