A student describes their friend as turning "red with rage" when their car was vandalized. This means This student __________.
A)is using surface structure to express her friend's state
B)is using deep structure to express her friend's state
C)is explaining that her friend's face turned red because of anger
D)is explaining that her friend turned red all over because of anger

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The student is using deep structure to express her friend's state, which refers to the underlying meaning or concept being communicated, beyond the literal words used. "Red with rage" is a metaphorical expression indicating intense anger, not a literal description of physical change.

A Student Describes Their Friend as Turning "Red with Rage