22. I (not/hear) any information from Kate recently They (already/buy) everything for the picnic.
24. He usually(go) on foot but today he (catch) a bus to work
25. How often. dinner for her family? (she/cook)
26. I him three times this morning (phone)
27. Henever. in a helicopter before. (fly)
28. An apple many vitamins (have)

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.