B. Select the choice that explains the meaning of the simile as it is used in the sentences.
1. On the cold winter day, under the covers, I kept as snug as a bug in a rug.
The simile as snug as a bug in a rug means:
A) There were bugs in my bed.
B) I was cozy in my bed.
C) I was too cold to stay in bed.
2. The new teacher was as sweet as apple pie.
The simile as sweet as apple pie means:
A) The new teacher was nice.
B) The new teacher was big by eating too much pie.
C) The new teacher was rude.
3. Their leader was as wise as an owl.
The simile as wise as an owl means:
A) The leader thought he could fly.
B) The leader could talk to the owls.
C) The leader knew a lot of things.