Select the best description for the statement:

the salesman seemed smooth and deadly as a snake to the customers.
a. positive tone, analogy b. positive tone, allusion c. negative tone, analogy d. negative tone, allusion

Based on the cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence, what is the meaning of the word illuminate? the colors and patterns on the stained glass windows were illuminated as thousands of candles burned during the special church service. a) to melt or change form b) to grow taller or wider c) to become extremely hot d) to light up or make clear