How does the italicized example of figurative language above most clearly contribute to the meaning of the poem?

The italicized example is “SHINES LIKE THE SUN”

A. The simile establishes that the apple is hot and mushy from
sitting on the counter.

B. The hyperbole establishes that the apple's peel is too bright and
shiny

C. The hyperbole establishes that the speaker is tempted by the
apple,

D. The simile establishes that the apple is attractive and tempting to
the speaker.

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Correct sentence. when her brother boarded the ship bound for america, christina stood on the pier and tearfully waved goodbye.

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