What is a metaphor used in the passage to describe Maria's mind?

Which of the following is a metaphor from the passage?

• Her pencil scratched the paper.

• The numbers danced like fireflies.

• Her pencil was a faithful soldier.

• She tackled the math problem.

True or False: The phrase "numbers danced like fireflies" is a metaphor.

How does the metaphor "the clock was a stern judge" affect the mood of the passage?

The phrase "her confidence was a rising tide" is an example of which rhetorical device?

Which metaphor in the passage describes Maria's effort to solve the problem?

• A whirlwind of thoughts

• A faithful soldier

• Climbing a mountain

• A stern judge

True or False: The metaphor "her pencil was a faithful soldier" suggests loyalty and readiness.

What does the metaphor "the clock was a stern judge" imply about Maria's experience?

Fill in the blank: The metaphor "Maria's mind was a ________" compares her thoughts to a chaotic, swirling motion.

Which of the following best identifies the metaphor used for Maria's confidence?

• A dancing firefly

• A rising tide

• A stern judge

• A faithful soldier