Jerry was staying late after work to finish his project. It was due the next day, and he still had a lot to do. It was already night, and the moon was peeking through the window in his office. It reminded him that he needed to get home. The night seemed to be creeping into Jerry's office. The only light in the room came from Jerry's desk lamp. The desk lamp was a sun in the center of a dark room.Why does the author compare the desk lamp to the sun? A. They are both objects people find in an office. B. They are both the same size and shape. C. They both need electricity to work correctly. D. They both provide light and keep away the dark.
Question
Jerry was staying late after work to finish his project. It was due the next day, and he still had a lot to do. It was already night, and the moon was peeking through the window in his office. It reminded him that he needed to get home. The night seemed to be creeping into Jerry's office. The only light in the room came from Jerry's desk lamp. The desk lamp was a sun in the center of a dark room.Why does the author compare the desk lamp to the sun? A. They are both objects people find in an office. B. They are both the same size and shape. C. They both need electricity to work correctly. D. They both provide light and keep away the dark.
Solution
The author compares the desk lamp to the sun because D. They both provide light and keep away the dark. This comparison is used to emphasize the contrast between the darkness of the room and the light provided by the desk lamp, similar to how the sun provides light and keeps away the dark during the day.
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