Which of the following statements is an example of a metaphor?

a. the horse hooves of rain landed loudly on the tin roof.
b. her voice was like a thick velvet blanket.
c. the trees swayed gently as nature's dancers.
d. the dog ran straight into the patch of wet cement.

Select the correct answer. based on the passage, what inference can be made about kathleen? a. kathleen is blind and cannot see the delicious food that is placed before her during the feast. b. kathleen is a rude person who wants to offend her hostess, the princess, by disliking the food. c. kathleen is disappointed and annoyed by the plain food that is served at the princess’s feast. d. kathleen is not affected by the magic around her and can see the ordinary food just as it is.