Which sentence best explains how the use of simile in the excerpt supports

Baldwin's purpose?

O

A. It compares Baldwin's father's bottled-up anger to an ingrown

toenail to show that hatred is a condition that can worsen.

O

B. It exaggerates the hatred of Baldwin's father to show that it can be

a destructive force in a person's life.

O

C. It describes Baldwin's father in a way that appeals to the senses to

show that the father welcomed by all of his neighbors.

O

D. It likens Baldwin's memories of his father's physical appearance to

a toenail to show that Baldwin wanted to cut his father off.

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Jamar Hanna

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15 July, 17:22

Which sentence best explains how the use of simile in the excerpt supports

Baldwin's purpose?

O

A. It compares Baldwin's father's bottled-up anger to an ingrown

toenail to show that hatred is a condition that can worsen.

O

B. It exaggerates the hatred of Baldwin's father to show that it can be

a destructive force in a person's life.

O

C. It describes Baldwin's father in a way that appeals to the senses to

show that the father welcomed by all of his neighbors.

O

D. It likens Baldwin's memories of his father's physical appearance to

a toenail to show that Baldwin wanted to cut his father off.

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Answers (2)

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Geovanni Waters · Answer 1

The answer is A. It compares Baldwin's father's bottled up anger to an ingrown toenail to show that hatred is a condition that can worsen.

Explanation:

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Karter Murray · Answer 2

It's B because it b I just wanted to let u know it's B just letting u know