Question

Which statement best describes how the use of an extended metaphor supports the tone of the passage?

Freedom's Festivity

Smack in the middle of summer
we perform pirouettes on night's stage.
Pop! Sizzle! Wow!
Like percussionists
playing Lady Liberty's song
, reminding audiences of stars, stripes, and freedom.

Light is the ink we use;
hues of red, white, and blue,
a splash of purple and green too.
Just as a the firefly signals its love for summer
flish, flash, flickering,
we proclaim our passion for
life, liberty, and
the pursuit of celebration.
Boom! Bam! Pow!


A. The extended metaphor of fireworks as performers creates a celebratory tone by associating fireworks with entertaining dancing and music.
B. The extended metaphor of fireworks as a symphony creates a reverent tone by connecting fireworks with important, serious music.
C. The extended metaphor of fireworks as a symphony creates an intellectual tone by linking fireworks with the idea of highly complex music.
D. The extended metaphor of fireworks as performers creates a somber tone by comparing fireworks to a performer whose audience has moved on.

Answer 1

The extended metaphor of fireworks as performers creates a celebratory tone.

Step-by-step explanation:

The extended metaphor of fireworks as performers creates a celebratory tone by associating fireworks with entertaining dancing and music. The passage describes fireworks as performing pirouettes on night's stage and playing Lady Liberty's song like percussionists. These vivid descriptions create a sense of excitement and joy, supporting the celebratory tone of the passage.