Question

read this sentence: late for class, lula ran down the hall like an arrow shot from a tightly strung bow. which statement best communicates the meaning of the simile in the sentence? a. the simile suggests that lula is very aggressive. b. the simile suggests that lula is upset about being late. c. the simile suggests that lula is running very quickly. d. the simile suggests that lula is going to be late for class.

Explanation:

A simile compares two unlike things using "like" or "as". Here, Lula running is compared to an arrow shot from a bow. Arrows shot from bows move very fast, so the simile emphasizes Lula's quick - running speed.

Answer:

C. The simile suggests that Lula is running very quickly.