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OpenStudy (jmansedg):

What is meant by the following example of figurative language: "The fog crept in on cat feet." A. The fog appeared suddenly and noticeably. B. The fog came quickly. C. The fog came quietly and unnoticeably. D. A cat got lost when the fog appeared.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c

OpenStudy (ayeeeitskateee):

Please do not give direct answers @gahoolianowl

OpenStudy (ayeeeitskateee):

It is against the code of conduct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cats are known for being fast and silent.

OpenStudy (january123):

bc cats are very silent (well most anyway) and graceful, therefore the fog appeared without warning

OpenStudy (ayeeeitskateee):

C. The fog came quietly and unnoticeably. This is because cats sometimes appear out of nowhere, because they pad around softly (their footsteps are silent). The fog is being compared to a cat in its silent and sudden appearance.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay. it is duly noted

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