Which statement best describes the effect of the word choice in this
passage?

Like a doomed lizard trying to cross a busy highway, Dan inhaled and
stepped to the podium to make his speech.

A. The author's use of words with positive connotations suggests
that he or she believes Dan will be more successful than the
lizard.

B. The author's use of figurative language about the doomed lizard
suggests that he or she believes Dan's speech will not be a
success.

C. The author's repetition of the letter p suggests that he or she
believes Dan is going to make a funny speech.

D. The author's reference to a highway suggests that he or she thinks
Dan's speech will be too long.