Which statement about the sentence 'The factory loomed, a black tooth against the sky' is the most precise?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The metaphor of a black tooth makes the factory seem menacing and decayed
- Step 1: The factory is compared to a black tooth without 'like' or 'as', so it is a metaphor.
- Step 2: The image makes it seem sharp, decayed and menacing in the landscape.
Answer
The metaphor of a black tooth makes the factory seem menacing and decayed.
Why not the others: The simile of a black tooth makes the factory seem welcoming: There is no 'like' or 'as', and a decayed tooth is not welcoming. The alliteration of 'black' and 'sky' makes the factory seem busy: The two words do not share an initial sound and busyness is not suggested. The statistic makes the factory seem very tall: There is no figure given.
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