Answer:
'like' is a simile
life similar to a dying fire.
When you say something 'is' then that's a metaphor (no comparison)
Answer:
One line as in "one row" or as in " one sentence"?
The strategies of developing comunication technology aim to meet the market standards of delivering information.
Definitely not B. I would have to go with A since the majority of the article is on social position arranged marriages.
Answer: d. outside to see what flickering flames are near the marsh
Explanation: Merriton was going to investigate flames that were flickering outside near the marsh just like a signal fire would do. Watching the flames for a good twenty minutes made him nervous and informed his decision to go see what was causing it.
