There were only two minutes left in the inning, and William was determined to hit a home run. His team was one point away from the sweet taste of victory. Triumph was like the sun on a clear day: beautiful but untouchable. He swung his bat and hit the ball into the outfield. Running as fast as he could, William stopped short and fell to his knees. The third baseman had caught the ball, and the home run was out of reach.
Questions
How does the simile “triumph was like the sun on a clear day” affect the meaning of the text?
It foreshadows that William will not be able to actually reach victory.
It foreshadows that William will be able to score the winning run.
It foreshadows that William is going to pass out from the heat.
It foreshadows that the game will soon be interrupted by rain.