Directions : Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence. 1. I don't know if I can survive in the desert without a water bottle.
2. Becky watched the boats sail on the water.
3. The man cleaned his car windows at the gas station.
4. Amanda wore a cast on her arm.
5. My little brother stomped and splashed through the puddles.
6. Sabrina came to visit from Alaska.

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.