Read lines 9-12 from the poem. Hither the heroes and the nymphs resort,
To taste awhile the pleasures of a court;
in various talk the Instructive hours they passed,
Who gave the ball, or paid the visit lasts
How do the lines contribute to the poent's satire?

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.