On May 30, 1974, buses lined up like tanks on a battlefield at South Boston High School. In September, the city started a court-ordered school integration program

requiring the busing of 18 percent of public school students. A police officer keeps the peace as black students board the buses.

How does the simile "buses lined up like tanks on a battlefield" affect the writer's message?

It describes the writer's feelings toward war.

It emphasizes the conflicts surrounding integration.

It highlights how dangerous public schools can be.

It shows the bravery of police officers and bus drivers.