Friendship
Snapshots like butterflies
float in my mind
delighting,
surprising.
Giggles like popcorn
pile up in my heart
bubbling,
overflowing.
Both remind me
friendship is an
ordinary
everyday
wonder.
How does the simile in the second stanza most clearly contribute to the overall tone of this poem?
A.
The simile "Giggles like popcorn" creates a commanding tone because the sound of popcorn popping is powerful.

B.
The simile "Giggles like popcorn" creates an enthusiastic tone because popcorn is associated with lively action.
C.
The simile "in my heart bubbling" creates a humorous tone because bubbles often cause laughter.

D.
The simile "in my heart bubbling" creates a childish tone because children play with bubbles.
To determine the answer to this question, we need to analyze how the simile in the second stanza contributes to the overall tone of the poem. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." In this case, the simile compares "giggles" to "popcorn."
Option A suggests that the simile creates a commanding tone because the sound of popcorn popping is powerful. However, the poem does not mention anything about the sound of popcorn popping, so this option does not accurately reflect the simile's contribution to the tone.
Option B suggests that the simile creates an enthusiastic tone because popcorn is associated with lively action. This option aligns with the idea that giggles, like popcorn, pile up and overflow, suggesting a sense of liveliness and enthusiasm.
Option C suggests that the simile creates a humorous tone because bubbles often cause laughter. However, the simile does not mention bubbles; it only mentions giggles, so this option does not accurately reflect the simile's contribution to the tone.
Option D suggests that the simile creates a childish tone because children play with bubbles. Again, this option misinterprets the simile, as it does not mention bubbles.
Based on the analysis, the answer is B. The simile "Giggles like popcorn" creates an enthusiastic tone because popcorn is associated with lively action.