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Use the sentence to answer the question.

Mitchel’s announcement felt like a lightning bolt from a clear blue sky.

What does the simile show about Mitchel’s announcement?

(1 point)
Responses

It was foolish.
It was foolish.

It was surprising.
It was surprising.

It was amusing.
It was amusing.

It was important.
It was important.
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Answer 1

The simile "Mitchel’s announcement felt like a lightning bolt from a clear blue sky" shows that Mitchel’s announcement was surprising. A lightning bolt typically signifies an unexpected occurrence, especially when it appears in a clear blue sky, which suggests that the event was unforeseen. Therefore, the correct response is:

It was surprising.