Read the passage from "Lather and Nothing Else."
"And so, which will it be? Murderer or hero? My fate hangs on the edge of this razor blade. I can turn my wrist slightly, put a bit more pressure on the blade, let it sink in. The skin will yield like silk like rubber. like the strop. There is nothing more tender than a man's skin, and the blood is always there, ready to burst forth. A razor like this cannot fail. It is the best one I have."
How does the figurative language in the underlined sentence build a tense mood?
A. It shows how strong the captain is and how fearful the barber must be.
B. It persuades readers to see the captain's political point of view.
C. It creates a visual image and shows how easily the barber could hurt the captain.
D. It describes details of an old-fashioned barbershop and creates sympathy for the barber.
Answer (2)
The figurative language in the sentence builds a tense mood by using vivid imagery of the razor blade, highlighting the easy transition from life to death. This creates suspense by illustrating the barber's moral conflict over his choices. Ultimately, the language evokes a sense of dread and anticipation for what might happen next. ;
The figurative language creates a tense mood by using vivid imagery that highlights the razor's potential for violence and the barber's moral struggle. This results in suspense as readers become aware of the delicate balance between life and death in this moment. The chosen option is C: It creates a visual image and shows how easily the barber could hurt the captain.
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