The answer to the Question is C: A Metaphor. Although Homer was known for his simile's and was credited with the creation of an epic simile, There is nothing in the passage that compared with his happiness.
The passage shows as a metaphor for the sun being his happiness as it says his welcoming set the sun.
The Beach is gold like sunflowers waiting in the hot sun to be watered the sand bellows through your feet as you walk in it I wonder why is this
It means that your are trying to figure the meaning of that word