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what is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?
his legs were lead weights as he headed up to the house to tell his parents the bad news.
a. the metaphor comparing the boys legs to lead weights suggests that he wishes he did not know the news.
b. the metaphor comparing the boys legs to lead weights suggests that he has an injury.
c. the metaphor comparing the boys legs to lead weights suggests that he is moving slowly toward the house.
d. the metaphor comparing the boys legs to lead weights suggests that he is unhappy about the news.

Explanation:

Lead weights are extremely heavy, so describing legs as lead weights implies they feel heavy and difficult to move, which would result in slow movement. Option A is incorrect because the metaphor does not relate to wanting to be unaware of the news. Option B is wrong as there is no indication of injury. Option D is partially related to the context of bad news, but the direct meaning of the metaphor itself refers to the physical sensation of heaviness causing slow movement, not just unhappiness.

Answer:

C. The metaphor comparing the boy's legs to lead weights suggests that he is moving slowly toward the house.