Question

he simile in this excerpt compares Mr. Shiftlet to a group of buzzards. the ugly words to the top of the tree. a group of buzzards to the top of a tree. the ugly words to a group of buzzards.

Answer 1

D) the ugly words to a group of buzzards

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Answer 2

The ugly words to a group of buzzards

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt pointed out here is the buzzards in the top of a tree. In comparison to this excerpt the other combination is the ugly words to a group of buzzards which basically highlights the thoughts of Mr. Shiftlet. It is important to understand here that the option 'Mr. Shiftlet to a group of buzzards' is not correct as the said excerpt does not compare Mr. Shiftlet but it is his thoughts that are bieng considered here. Hence, the correct answer is the ugly words to a group of buzzards.