Which sentences use the same type of figurative language as the underlined phrase in the paragraph? rattlesnakes are quick as lightning when they are angry. but the reptiles seldom harm humans unless startled or frightened. so be on the lookout when walking in rocky areas where they dwell. quick as lightning is underlined. choose all answers that are correct. a. ryan can be an ape sometimes. b. stella is a good sport about things. c. the cave we were about to enter was black as coal. d. the swimming pool was dry as a bone by october.

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics