Victor worked hard throughout the season. He went to every practice game and he gave it all that he could. He was determined to score the most points for his team. Coach Adams knew Victor was a great football player, but he didn’t think Victor was ready to play. During games, Victor would wait anxiously to be called to play on the field. Finally during a Friday night game, Victor was unexpectedly called up to play. He scored a touchdown for the team. Victor walked off the field as proud as a peacock. Everyone was so excited that they were high-fiving him and cheering him on. Victor was a rock star!
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
A.
"Victor walked off the field as proud as a peacock."
B.
"Coach Adams knew Victor was a great football player, but he didn't think Victor was ready to play."
C.
"Finally during a Friday night game, Victor was unexpectedly called up to play."
D.
"Victor worked hard throughout the season."