Question

review the passage. the simile is shown in bold. as i was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance i was sure he must be long john. he was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham—plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling. indeed, he seemed in the most cheerful spirits, whistling as he moved about among the tables, with a merry word or a slap on the shoulder for the more favored of his guests. from robert louis stevenson, treasure island. what is the effect of the simile on the passages meaning or tone? it indicates long johns friendly personality. it illustrates long johns big appetite. it highlights long johns impressive physical stature.

Explanation:

The simile "a face as big as a ham" emphasizes the size of Long John's face, which contributes to highlighting his overall large - sized physical presence. It has nothing to do with his personality or appetite.

Answer:

It highlights Long John's impressive physical stature.