Question

i-readyanalyzing word choice: figurative language - quiz - level h
whenever curtis glanced in brigids direction, she
shook her head in disapproval. he was dishonoring his
ancestors by being irresponsible with his powers. he was
supposed to keep his gifts hidden from others, but there he
was, spilling his secrets with every sparking snap of his
fingers.
not wanting curtis to ruin her day, brigid closed her
eyes and inhaled deeply, releasing the tension that clawed
at her shoulders.
\that boy is breaking all the rules, \ nadia texted brigid.
\true, but its rude to be staring at your phone during a
block party, \ brigid texted back.
just then, curtis flicked his fingers in a way that shot
sparks onto a nearby shrub. dry from the lack of rain that
summer, the shrub lit up like a match. brigid watched as
people backed away from the scene and someone shouted
to call for help. though small now, she knew the fire could
become a monster if it got out of control.
what happens when curtis flicks
his fingers?
when curtis flicks his fingers, the
shrub
people back away and brigid
. she knows that this
small hazard can become a \monster, \
or
a threatening force
an imaginary creature
an enormous animal

Explanation:

When Curtis flicks his fingers, sparks are shot onto a nearby shrub. The shrub, dry from lack of rain, catches fire. People back away from the scene. Brigid knows that this small hazard (the fire) can become a "monster" (a threatening force) if it gets out of control.

Answer:

When Curtis flicks his fingers, the shrub catches fire. People back away and Brigid knows this small hazard can become a "monster" (a threatening force).