Which of these sentences from “with a little from my friends” contains a metaphor?

a. my life became one long-running oprah show, minus the free luxury accommodations in chicago, and oprah.
b. any unsuspecting american who asked my father a question received, as a bonus, a lecture on the successful history of the petroleum industry in iran.
c. i tried my best to be a worthy representative of my homeland, but, like a hollywood celebrity relentlessly pursued by paparazzi, i sometimes got tired of the questions.
d. often kids tried to be funny by chanting, "i ran to i-ran, i ran to i-ran."

Read the excerpt from the travels of marco polo and study the map. when the traveler leaves kuh-banan he goes for fully eight days through a desert. . after these eight days he reaches a province called tun and kain, where there are cities and towns in plenty. it is situated on the northern borders of persia. there is an immense plain here, in which stands the solitary tree, which the christians call the dry tree. based on the excerpt and the map, what makes the journey to kain difficult? the kais sea travel through shiraz mountains and dry conditions the dry tree plains

Which most closely describes the author's use of historical information for the novel white fang? consider both texts provided. the author included details and descriptions of the dogs that match the historical details provided. b) the author changed the historical facts about early sled dogs to fit the needs of his plot and setting. c) the author changed the description and age of the dogs, which was necessary for his main character to develop bonds with the dogs. d) the author included historically accurate details of the dogs' working conditions, but the dogs he describes in his story are alaskan huskies.

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.