Question

Read the passage and then answer the question that follows.

When Mike adjusted his bicycle, I thought I was watching a chess game. He would stare at a part for a while before he acted. Then we would wait for his opponent's response. For example, he stared for ten minutes before tightening the rear sprockets. Then he rode the bike for a minute, analyzing the change in the bike's performance. At first, I thought he was too careful. Now, I realize he didn't want the bicycle to become his Waterloo.

Which is a true statement about the passage?

(5 points)
a
It contains an analogy that compares Mike to someone watching a chess game.
b
It contains an allusion that compares Mike to someone watching a chess game.
c
It contains an analogy that compares Mike's adjusting his bicycle to a chess game.
d
It contains an allusion that compares Mike's adjusting his bicycle to a chess game.
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Answer 1

Answer: When Mike adjusted his bicycle, I thought I was watching a chess game. He would stare at a part for a while before he acted. Then we would wait for his opponent's response. For example, he stared for ten minutes before tightening the rear sprockets. Then he rode the bike for a minute, analyzing the change in the bike's performance.

So, the answer is really going to be

C: It contains an analogy that compares Mike's adjusting his bicycle to a chess game.

Explanation: Already explained above :)

Hope this helps

Answer 2

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's not an allusion, because it's directly stated, and they're not talking directly about Mike, but yet about his actions.