Read the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address.

But there is no title I will wear more proudly than that of citizen.

In this line, Clinton uses brevity to emphasize that he

1. is confident in his legacy.

2. will miss being president.

3. is honored to be an American.

4. will support the next president.

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.