Question

review the passage. the simile is shown in bold. my mom sighs. \we cant do this without you. being around kids is good for natalie.\... my mom is like a one - woman commando unit. she could win land battles, air battles, water battles, outer space battles too, probably. i wonder if there would be time to get natalie and then get back to school in time to play ball with the guys. it would be embarrassing to have her there, but at least i could play. from gennifer choldenko, al capone does my shirts. copyright 2004 by gennifer choldenko what is the effect of the simile on the passages meaning or tone? it suggests that the narrators mother is caring. it suggests that the narrators mother is persuasive.

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as". In the passage, "My mom is like a one - woman commando unit" is a simile. A commando unit is known for being highly capable, efficient, and able to handle difficult situations. This comparison implies that the narrator's mother is very capable and can handle various tasks (like "winning land battles, air battles, water battles, outer space battles too"). It does not directly relate to the mother being "caring" (which would be more about showing affection or concern for others) or "persuasive" (which is about convincing others). The simile focuses on the mother's ability and strength.

Answer:

Neither of the given options is correct. The simile suggests that the narrator's mother is highly capable.