THINK ABOUT A SITUATION WHERE SOMETHING TURNS OUT THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT YOU EXPECTED. IT MIGHT BE SOMETHIN THAT REALLY HAPPENED OR SOMETHING THAT YOU IMAGINE. WHAT HAPPENED? HOW DID YOU FEEL?

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.