Question

Amir was always losing things, and he never put things away where they belonged. His bedroom looked like a landfill. His backpack was coming apart at the seams.
Why does the author say Amir's room "looked like a landfill"?
a
to explain that Amir lives near a landfill
b
to suggest there are piles of stuff in it
c
to show that the room has a dirt floor
d
to describe how large the room is

Answer 1

b

The comparison to a landfill emphasizes that his room was very messy, with piles of stuff and clutter everywhere.