Which statement best describes how the use of metaphor supports the meaning of this passage?
Liam's white kitten lay curled up on the sofa like a snowball. The
kitten's white fur had earned her the name Frosty the Snowman, but
her feisty personality suggested that perhaps "Stormy" might be more
appropriate. In just a few days, Frosty had pulled down the curtains in
Liam's bedroom, knocked a vase off the bookshelf, and sent the family
dog into hiding. The kitten was a mini-tornado. The white ball of fur
pounced and hissed commandingly, just as a sudden storm shows its
power with thunder and lightning.
A. The metaphor the kitten was a mini-tornado' gives the reader an
understanding of the kitten's personality by comparing her to
something chaotic and destructive.
B. The metaphor the kitten was a mini-tornado' creates an image for
the reader that focuses on the kitten's physical beauty and playful,
unpredictable nature
C. The metaphor 'shows its power with thunder and lightning
describes an angry relationship, to help the reader better
understand the interactions between Liam and the kitten
D. The metaphor 'shows its power with thunder and lightning
enhances the reader's enjoyment by creating a comical view of the
Kitten