A writer describes a character as "a lighthouse in a storm of uncertainty". What does this metaphor suggest?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The character is a steady source of guidance
- Step 1: A lighthouse guides ships, so the metaphor presents the character as a reliable guide.
Answer
The character is a steady source of guidance.
Why not the others: The character is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs, The character is lost and does not know where to go and The character is hidden from everyone around them don't fit.
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