The simile "like someone swimming the breaststroke" suggests that the eagle possesses a humanlike sense of determination. This comparison implies that the eagle is moving through its environment with purpose and skill, similar to how a person would swim with a particular technique to navigate effectively.
Use the passage from “Sinking Islands” to answer the question.
What does the simile "like someone swimming the breaststroke" suggest about the eagle?
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She embodies Bronwyn's desire for
freedom.
He relies primarily on fish as a source of
food.
She reflects Bronwyn's own love of the
water.
She possesses a humanlike sense of
determination.
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