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.