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Question

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

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

Answer 1

The use of the word "barked" as an implied metaphor in the sentence contributes to the overall meaning by suggesting a level of anger and aggression in Mr. Rancho's response. The most appropriate answer is:

A. • It describes how angry Mr. Rancho is.