Which statement best describes how the use of metaphor supports the meaning of this passage?
Liam's white kitten lay curled up on the sofa like a snowball. The
kitten's white fur had eamed her the name Frosty the Snowman, but
her feisty personality suggested that perhaps 'Stormy" might be more
appropriate. In just a few days, Frosty had pulled down the curtains in
Liam's bedroom, knocked a vase off the bookshelf, and sent the family
dog into hiding. The kitten was a mini-tornado. The white ball of fur
pounced and hissed commandingly, just as a sudden storm shows its
power with thunder and lightning,
O A. The metaphor "the kitten was a mini-tornado' gives the reader an
understanding of the kitten's personality by comparing her to
something chaotic and destructive.
O B. The metaphor "the kitten was a mini-tornado creates an image for
the reader that focuses on the kitten's physical beauty and playful,
unpredictable nature.
O C. The metaphor 'shows its power with thunder and lightning
describes an angry relationship, to help the reader better
understand the interactions between Liam and the kitten
O D. The metaphor 'shows its power with thunder and lightning
enhances the reader's enjoyment by creating a comical view of the
kitten