Question

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 running extremely fast.

d. the metaphor suggests that landon is playing baseball.

Explanation:

The metaphor compares Landon to a rocket. Rockets are known for their high speed, so the metaphor implies Landon is running extremely fast. Option A is incorrect as the metaphor is about Landon, not the rocket destroying home base. Option B focuses on beating a throw, which isn't implied by the rocket metaphor. Option D just states he's playing baseball, but the metaphor emphasizes speed, not the sport itself.

Answer:

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