Match term definition metaphor a) a comparison of two unlike things that does not use comparison words; one thing directly represents another personification b) a figure of speech in which nonliving or nonhuman things are given human characteristics or abilities allusion c) a reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing in history or another work of literature

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics