Which statement best describes the meaning of this metaphor? The grassy places on the earth have their own special sound. Both the sun and the grassy places on the earth have catlike qualities. The grassy places on the earth love being in the sun. Both the sun and the grassy places on the earth are living beings.

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?