Question

read the following dedication.
mrs. page was one of the founding board members of our school. she has been involved in every major effort to make the school successful. now, as she prepares to retire from her duties, we honor her for years of service and leadership.
which of these statements would best add to the effectiveness of this paragraph through the use of metaphor?
a. her candle is not being blown out; she is simply passing the candle to another.
b. we remember her wisdom. we appreciate her sacrifice. we praise her efforts.
c. as i look out at the many faces here today, i see deep appreciation in your eyes.
d. she has been a lighthouse during a storm whose flame has slowly dimmed.

Explanation:

We need to identify the option that uses an appropriate metaphor to enhance the dedication paragraph about Mrs. Page's long service and upcoming retirement.

• Option B uses parallelism but no metaphor.
• Option C is an observation without a metaphor.
• Option D's metaphor of a dimming lighthouse flame has a negative connotation, which is inconsistent with honoring her successful service and retirement.
• Option A uses the metaphor of a candle: framing her retirement as passing the candle (leadership/legacy) rather than ending it, which aligns with honoring her service and the transition of her role.

Answer:

A. Her candle is not being blown out; she is simply passing the candle to another.