Question

read the short speech.

household chores are rarely exciting. sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse. few people smile at the prospect of mopping. however, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation. young children who help in the kitchen gain confidence preparing food. when teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills. these experiences provide support for future independence and success.

identify the metaphor in the speech.

\household chores are rarely exciting.\
\sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse.\
\however, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation.\
\when teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills.\

Explanation:

Define metaphor and analyze options

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another, without using comparison words such as "like" or "as."

• "Household chores are rarely exciting." — This is a literal statement describing the nature of chores.
• "Sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse." — This is an idiom/expression describing a lack of excitement literally.
• "However, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation." — This directly equates "chores" to "building blocks" and "foundation," which are physical construction elements, to represent their developmental value. This is a metaphor.
• "When teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills." — This is a literal statement of fact.

Answer:

• "Household chores are rarely exciting."
• "Sorting laundry and unloading dishes does not quicken the pulse."
• "However, chores are building blocks for a firm foundation." (Correct answer)
• "When teens help in the yard, they learn valuable home-maintenance skills."