'External heat and cold had little influence on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, nor wintry weather chill him. No wind that blew was bitterer than he, no falling snow was more intent upon its purpose, no pelting rain less open to entreaty.' What is the simile implied here? Choose the best answer.

MCQs to test and improve your understanding of the way language choices affect the interpretation of a text. In this case, in A Christmas Carol.