Question

read an excerpt from justice sonia sotomayors new york university 2012 commencement address: finally, the last emotion ive experienced has been the joy of engagement. its a hackneyed statement, but life is not a spectator sport. to squeeze from life its fullness, to be happy in this world in the short period of time we are given, to find meaning in life, you have to be active and giving members of your communities. neither your life nor the world you live in just happens. you control the quality of your lives and your communities. it is only in giving to others that you can find meaning and satisfaction in what you do. what does sotomayor use to introduce her discussion on the joy of engagement? a. a suggestion that life has to be spontaneous b. a comparison of two peoples lives c. a statement that happiness should not be a life goal d. a metaphor about getting involved

Explanation:

The text discusses the joy of engagement and how life is not a spectator sport. It emphasizes being active and involved in communities. A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things. The phrase "life is not a spectator sport" compares life to a sport where one should be active (a participant) rather than just watching (a spectator). This is a metaphor as it uses the concept of a sport (spectator vs. active) to convey an idea about life.

Answer:

D. A metaphor about getting involved