English, 01.07.2021 17:30 vivianni0727p1y30v

For 38 years, Senator Billings has been the sturdy ship that has carried our state through turbulent times. He pushed forward through the harsh winds of budget cutbacks. He sailed on through the driving rain of scandals in the capital. He crested and survived the tidal waves of major shifts in trends and culture. Today, on the occasion of his retirement, the greatest thing we can offer is a safe and calm port in which he can securely moor now that his journey is complete. A.
Comparing the senator to a sturdy ship and the state to his passengers helps convey a grateful tone.
B.
Comparing the senator's retirement to a port at the end of a journey helps convey a sad or regretful tone.
C.
Comparing the many challenges Senator Billings faced to a storm helps convey a fearful tone.
D.
Comparing the senator's time in office to a ship at sea helps convey a pleasant and relaxing tone.

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