Question

determine meanings of words/phrases mastery check english read the passage. then answer the question. simone biles simone biles defies gravity when she performs. on the mat, she twists in the air three times, lands, then soars back in the air to do a double back somersault, triumphantly landing on her feet. on the beam, biles flips backward, flips again, then propels her body high into the air, twisting three times before she lands on the mat. her performance is a storm of athletic precision and grace. people say, “she’s doing the impossible.” they are right. what is the meaning of the phrase a storm of athletic precision and grace as it is used in paragraph 2 of the passage? a her performances occur in any kind of weather. b her performances consist of one amazing feat after another. c her performances show she is the best gymnast in the world. d her performances help encourage future athletes.

Explanation:

The phrase "a storm of athletic precision and grace" is a metaphor. It describes Simone Biles' gymnastics performances as a continuous series of remarkable feats, much like a storm is a series of powerful events. Option B best captures this idea by stating her performances consist of one amazing feat after another.

Answer:

B. Her performances consist of one amazing feat after another.