Having friends and being a good friend can be work what is the topic sentence

Life is a barren field frozen with snow. what literary device is he using? a.metaphor b. simile c. personification d. none of the above

While looking at ads on a professional job site, justin saw this job posting: "the employee should have a degree in human behavior and at least 5 years experience in behavioral modifications. we are also looking for an employee who is good at crisis divergence. typically employees will spend a lot of time supporting others."

Which word best describes the mood in this sentence? lucia was aglow as she bounced into the room with stories about her summer vacation.