Elderly people have traditionally occupied a position of great respect in Luoland. Male elders constituted the governing councils, and older
women undertook the education of the young, which included the
transmission of cultural and social values. Thus Luo society stresses
the wisdom that comes with age and experience.

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.