Read this sentence from the passage. The Firebird purred as it pulled away from the curb, eager for some new adventures. (paragraph 13) How does the metaphor in this sentence contribute to the mood of this passage? A. The Firebird is described as if it is a big cat, which adds to the amused mood. B. The Firebird is personified as if it is a giant eagle or bird of prey, which adds to the pessimistic mood. C. The Firebird is described as eager and purring as if it is a cat, which adds to the jubilant mood. D. The Firebird is personified as an aggressive predator, which adds to the serious mood.​