Question

Which statement best tells how the underlined phrases in the paragraph are related? Jim was strong as an ox and quick as lightning on the field. The coach considered him one of the best senior players. As long as the athlete didn't suffer any injuries and could keep his grades up, he had a good chance of playing in college. A. Both phrases are metaphors for power and quickness. B. Both phrases are figures of speech describing the coach. C. Both phrases are similes describing Jim. D. Both phrases describe how Jim feels about playing sports.

Answer 1

C -both phrases are similes describing Jim.
On the second one it doesn't talk about quickness nor power. Yet, he does say he is a good player. It still cannot be "A" and for "b" the coach is not being describe.
"D" it doesn't talk about how Jim felt, he is being describe once again.