Anna Marie was not tall at all but small like a tennis ball. While her siblings shot up like bamboos, Anna Marie took her time to grow vertically. Surprisingly, she was the most talented athlete among all of them. Nobody could beat her at track and field. Anna Marie was a gifted gymnast and a powerhouse of energy.

The rhyme in this passage
A.
contrasts the character with other gymnasts.
B.
shows that physical appearance is important.
C.
helps the reader imagine the character more vividly.
D.
reveals Anna Marie's strength of character.

1 answer

The rhyme in this passage primarily C. helps the reader imagine the character more vividly. The comparison of Anna Marie's size to a tennis ball and her siblings to bamboos paints a clear picture of her physical appearance in relation to others while highlighting her unexpected talent, allowing readers to visualize her character in a more detailed way.