the ghost map

occasion: why did the author write this selection at this point in time? did something influence
him or her to do so (i. e., things going on in the country)? how do you know? provide proof from
the selection
aud
audience: who did the author write this selection for? how do you know? provide an example.
purpose: why did the author write this selection? how do you know? provide an example.
subject: what is the general topic of the selection?

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.