Question

question 7 of 10
read this sentence:
landon put his head down and ran, a rocket headed straight for home base.
which statement best communicates the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence?
a. the metaphor suggests that the rocket will destroy home base.
b. the metaphor suggests that landon will beat the throw to home base.
c. the metaphor suggests that landon is playing baseball.
d. the metaphor suggests that landon is running extremely fast.

Explanation:

A rocket is known for its high - speed. Comparing Landon running to a rocket headed for home base implies he is running very fast. Option A is incorrect as there is no indication of destruction; option B is not the main point of the metaphor; option C is not what the metaphor emphasizes.

Answer:

D. The metaphor suggests that Landon is running extremely fast.