Which statement best describes how figurative language contributes to the
tone of the text?
The summer sun was like a warm blanket on Sheila's skin.
A. The simile comparing the sun to a warm blanket creates a
comforting tone.
B. The simile comparing Sheila's skin to a warm blanket creates a
happy tone.
C. The simile comparing the sun to Sheila's skin creates an anxious
tone.
D. The simile comparing the sun to a warm blanket creates a fearful
cone