2. Read this sentence from paragraph 6 and answer the question below.
"Men came out of the shadows to surround him. He bolted, but they caught
him and lifted him off his feet. They carried him like a corpse at the height of
their shoulders."
How is the figurative language in this sentence used to convey meaning? (R.3.1)
A. By comparing him to a dead body to show how his life was in
danger.
B. By visualizing the lifeless body to show how they had no purpose in
life.
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C. By contrasting the height of the men to Anthony's height to show his
advantage.
D. By illustrating the strength of men to show how they gave strong