Question

review the passage. the simile is shown in bold.
as i was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance i was sure he must be long john. he was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham-plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling. indeed, he seemed in the most cheerful spirits, whistling as he moved about among the tables, with a merry word or a slap on the shoulder for the more favored of his guests.
from robert louis stevenson, treasure island
what is the effect of the simile on the passages meaning or tone?
it highlights long johns impressive physical stature.
it indicates long johns friendly personality.
it illustrates long johns big appetite.

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "as" or "like". In the passage, "a face as big as a ham" is a simile. The focus of this simile is on the physical description of Long John. The comparison to a ham (which is large) emphasizes the size - related aspect of his physical appearance. The other options: "friendly personality" is shown by his whistling, words, and shoulder - slapping actions, not the simile. There is no indication in the text that the simile is related to "big appetite".

Answer:

It highlights Long John's impressive physical stature.