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3. What is the purpose of using the metaphor "Outdoor chess!" when Zaroff was

speaking with Rainsford?
A. So the reader would know that Rainsford and Zaroff would literally play a
game of chess later that evening.
B. So the reader can infer that a strategic mental game was about to take
place.
O C. So the reader can infer that both Rainsford and Zaroff know the rules of
chess.
O D. So the reader would know that Zaroff has the upper edge over Rainsford.

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b is the answer. hope this helped
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Answer:

It's a great way to give a description on something without being literal.

Step-by-step explanation:

B is your answer

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