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Another shoal of cars swam past.
One, in particular, caught his eyes, a long slender thing,
elegant as a swallow, all gleaming blue and silver;
a thousand guineas it would have cos, he thought.

In the first sentence, cars are described in terms of 

A

birds

B

ants

C

fish

D

lampposts

correct option: c

Option C is the correct answer. 

In the first sentence, cars are compared to fish using a metaphor. The verb "swam" creates an image of movement, conveying the fluidity of the cars as they drive past. This use of language enlivens the description, adding depth and interest.

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