Question

read the sentence from the passage. a stair creaked—they were the kind of stairs that always creaked like old bones when you tried to go up them quietly. how does the simile add meaning to the passage? a. it creates a picture of someone walking up a stairway. b. it emphasizes how the men must be careful and cautious. c. it suggests the age and construction of the house. d. it implies that the man is aware of the noise he makes.

Explanation:

The simile compares the creaking of the stairs to old bones. This comparison suggests that the stairs are old - like old bones. Old stairs are likely to be in an old house, indicating the age of the house. Also, the fact that they creak easily may imply something about their construction quality.

Answer:

C. It suggests the age and construction of the house.