Read this sentence from paragraph 6. Millions crawl in traffic every day, wasting time and breathing in heavy fumes.

Which statement BEST explains how the author crafts this sentence to be persuasive?

a .Negative images and connotations help show that drivers today do not have fun while driving.

b. An allusion reminds the reader of the well-known effects of car pollution on people's health.

c. A metaphor helps show how driving to work is a daily hassle instead of a pleasure.

d. Alliteration and assonance emphasize the negative aspects of the current driving experience.