How does a metaphor most clearly contribute to the overall meaning of the poem? A. The metaphor "leftovers linger" helps the reader visualize how the leftovers wait around even though they are unwanted.
B. The metaphor "leftovers linger" helps the reader smell the old food because the odor lingers in the air.
C. The metaphor "Mom, the Boss" allows the reader to understand that the speaker does not like his mom.
D. The metaphor "Mom, the Boss" allows the reader to understand the seriousness of a dirty room because a boss would be angry with an employee for being lazy.

I believe it is B.

Explanation:

It explains that the room is smelly and the 'leftovers linger' phrase helps support that idea.

explanation:

if you’re a fan of chocolate, every occasion is right for this treat. feeling down? eat some chocolate. celebrating? eat some more. want to show your valentine how special you think your sweetheart is? offer up chocolate!   people have been enjoying chocolate as a food, drink and medicine for thousands of years. the ancient maya and aztecs called chocolate kakaw and used it as medicine. they also made chocolate offerings to their gods. chocolate comes from the cacao (kuh-kow) tree, and its scientific name reflects its history. theobroma cacao translates to “cacao, food of the gods.” these days, chocolate is not just for deities. the treat has become popular around the world.

hasty generalization