Mr. Rancho barked at us for a half hour after we kicked the ball over the fence and crushed one of his prized rosebushes.

Question

What effect does the use of the word barked as an implied metaphor have on this sentence?
A. It infers that Mr. Rancho is not being reasonable
B. It describes how angry Mr. Rancho is
C. It compares Mr. Rancho to a dog
D. It exaggerates the sound of Mr. Rancho's voice

Answer 1

The use of the word "barked" as an implied metaphor in the sentence primarily suggests a comparison of Mr. Rancho's behavior to that of a barking dog, which conveys a sense of aggression or anger. Therefore, the best answer is:

C. It compares Mr. Rancho to a dog.