Read the paragraph.The room was like a stretched rubber band as the singer and guitarist faced each other. The guitarist had just threatened to quit, and the singer had not reacted yet. The rest of the band held their breath as they waited to see how the singer would respond. What does the analogy emphasize?
Answer
A
The atmosphere of the room is tense.
B
The other band members want to quit too.
C
The atmosphere of the room is stuffy and hot.
D
The band members are taking a break.
Explanation
A stretched rubber band is pulled tight, which suggests strain and suspense. The guitarist has threatened to quit, and everyone is waiting anxiously for the singer’s response, so the analogy emphasizes that the room feels tense. It does not suggest that the room is hot or that the band is taking a break.
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