Question

Carefully read the passage (HERE). Then, answer the practice question that follow. Pay close attention to the opening paragraph as you read.

In the opening paragraph of the Simone Biles article, the author describes her as “a powerhouse with a ponytail” who “can flip across the floor like a Wakandan warrior and jump from one uneven bar to another like Spiderman.” How do these comparisons help the author achieve their purpose?

(1 point)
Responses

These comparisons help to show that Biles should really become a movie character instead of working on her gymnastics career.
These comparisons help to show that Biles should really become a movie character instead of working on her gymnastics career.

The comparisons show her strengths as an athlete.
The comparisons show her strengths as an athlete.

The comparisons suggest she likes reading about superheroes.
The comparisons suggest she likes reading about superheroes.

These comparisons distract the reader and are not

Answer 1

The comparisons show her strengths as an athlete. They emphasize Biles’s power, agility, and daring by likening her to strong, acrobatic superheroes.