Question

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 landon is running extremely fast.
b. the metaphor suggests that the rocket will destroy home base.
c. the metaphor suggests that landon will beat the throw to home base.
d. the metaphor suggests that landon is playing baseball.

Explanation:

The sentence uses a metaphor comparing Landon to a rocket heading straight for home base. Rockets are known for their extreme speed, so the metaphor emphasizes how quickly Landon is running. Options B, C, and D do not focus on the core meaning of the speed-related metaphor: B misinterprets the metaphor as literal about a rocket, C assumes an outcome not stated, and D only notes the context without explaining the metaphor's meaning.

Answer:

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