Question

What is the effect of the simile in this line?
The children were then called, like so many pigs, and like so many pigs they would come and devour the mush;

It conveys the mortifying condition of the children.

It mocks the children for their lack of good manners.

It illustrates the children's attachment to the farm animals.

It focuses on the children's animal-like desire for boiled corn meal.

Answer 1

We were not regularly allowanced. Our food was coarse corn meal boiled. This was called MUSH. It was put into a large wooden tray or trough, and set down upon the ground. The children were then called, like so many pigs, and like so many pigs they would come and devour the mush; some with oyster-shells, others with pieces of shingle, some with naked hands, and none with spoons. He that ate fastest got most; he that was strongest secured the best place; and few left the trough satisfied.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

B I think

Answer 4

here goes nothing xD

Answer 5

It makes most sense

Answer 6

it was wrong :(

Answer 7

Oh what was the right one then?

Answer 8

they don't tell me :/

Answer 9

Oh, What kind of test it this?