ELA 10 A Semester Exam 22 of 3522 of 35 Items Question Use the passage to answer the question. After the bassist left, the band considered breaking up. It had just been the four of them, recording music and performing together for 23 years. How could they go on without one of their founding members? But they decided to go on. “It’s like a dog that loses a leg,” one member said. “It’s still a dog; it just has to learn how to walk a little differently.” Which choice best explains the use of the analogy comparing the band to a dog? (1 point) Responses It shows how the band has to adjust to a new reality. It shows how the band has to adjust to a new reality. It shows how the band will likely improve as a result of the change. It shows how the band will likely improve as a result of the change. It shows how the members of the band are loyal to each other, like a dog’s loyalty to its owner. It shows how the members of the band are loyal to each other, like a dog’s loyalty to its owner. It shows that the band is unlikely to succeed without a fourth member. It shows that the band is unlikely to succeed without a fourth member. Skip to navigation page 1 of 1

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The choice that best explains the use of the analogy comparing the band to a dog is:

It shows how the band has to adjust to a new reality.

This response reflects the idea that although the band has lost a member, it can still continue and must learn to adapt to this new situation, similar to how a dog can continue to live and function despite losing a leg.