The ugly words settled in mr. shiftlet’s head like a group of buzzards in the top of a tree. the simile in this excerpt compares? a. mr. shiftlet to a group of buzzards.
b. the ugly words to the top of the tree.
c. a group of buzzards to the top of a tree.
d. the ugly words to a group of buzzards.

D) the ugly words to a group of buzzards.

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I would say the answer is D.My reason for this is because it said the ugly words in his head are like buzzards in the top of a tree.It isn't comparing MrShiftlet to the buzzards but his ugly thoughts. Even though it included Mr.Shiftlet, that doesn't mean it was talking about him, it was talking about his thoughts which was be =ing compared.Hope this helps

The theme of a work of art or literature can be more subtle than its subject. The subject is the main topic, while a theme may have deeper undercurrents or be unspoken. The setting is the time and place where the piece is set. It is the culture and society that shapes the story.

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