According to the following entry, which syllable is stressed in the word noticeable?

main entry: noticeable
pronunciation: ´nō-təs-ə-bəl
function: adjective

a) the second syllable
b) the fourth syllable
c) the first syllable
d) the third syllable

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.