Read this sentence from the passage. on december 24, 1783, immediately after resigning his commission before the continental congress meeting in annapolis, maryland, he rode like the wind in order to arrive at his beloved mount vernon in time for christmas. what is the best meaning of "rode like the wind"?
a. traveled through high winds and terrible winter storms. b. rode his horse very quickly. c. enjoyed a leisurely ride home. d. rode home in a carriage to stay out of the wind.

B. Rode his horse very quickly.

Explanation:

The passage from the question is a description of President Abraham Lincoln's resignation from his commission as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. The passage describes him riding "like the wind" which is a metaphor for his manner of travelling, the urgency and rushed manner of his trip back to Mount Vernon.

Metaphors are used to make a comparison with something which is not possible to be done in reality. The phrase "rode like the wind" suggests that he rushed in a very quick and urgent manner which implies that he had gone in a hurry, riding his horse as fast as he can.

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