Question

what does the simile in this text suggest? when lee mellon finished the apple he smacked his lips together like a pair of cymbals. —richard brautigan, a confederate general from big sur lee mellon made a loud noise with his lips. lee mellon didnt like apples. lee mellon was a musician.

Explanation:

A simile compares two things using "like" or "as". Here, lips smacking is compared to cymbals (which make loud sounds). The first option matches this: the simile suggests the lip - smacking made a loud noise. The second option is wrong as finishing an apple doesn't imply disliking it. The third option is wrong as the simile is about the lip - smacking sound, not about being a musician.

Answer:

Lee Mellon made a loud noise with his lips.