“simile” by n. scott momaday what did we say to each other that now we are as the deer who walk in single file with heads high with ears forward with eyes watchful with hooves always placed on firm ground in whose limbs there is latent flight source: momaday, n. scott. “simile.” the language of literature. new york: mcdougal littell, 2006. 265. print. which of the following excerpts illustrates the theme that people are cautious around those who have hurt them? i. “who walk in single file/with heads high” ii. “with ears forward/with eyes watchful” iii. “in whose limbs there is latent flight” a. i, ii, and iii b. i only c. i and ii d. ii and iii