Question

Which option describes what the figurative phrase like an Olympic sprinter tells a reader about Jonah

A he likes running
B he represent his country
C is a celebrity
D he is extremely fast

Answer 1

D: He is extremely fast.

Step-by-step explanation:

“Jonah was late to school—again! He dashed through the empty hallway like an Olympic sprinter.”

Because Jonah was late, he had to run. The keyword is dashed, as in he had to dash through the empty hallway to get to class.