Question

Review the passage. The simile is shown in bold.

The desert flowers, so abundant in April, were dying now. I had the notion that they wer calling to each other. I cruised for hours. The moon rose into the sky like a lost
balloon. Somewhere in the dark shapes of the Maricopas, a coyote howled. In the days and weeks and years that followed, everyone agreed: they had never seen anything like it.
From Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl. Copyright 2000 by Jerry Spinelli
What is the effect of the simile on the passage's meaning or tone?
It contributes to a feeling of tranquility.
It contributes to a feeling of loneliness.
It contributes to a feeling of wonder.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

It contributes to a feeling of wonder. The simile comparing the moon rising into the sky to a lost balloon adds a sense of whimsy and curiosity to the passage, creating a feeling of wonder and fascination.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The answer is: It contributes to a feeling of wonder.