Answer:
C. cause and Affect
Explanation:
actcion would be the cause and affect would be the consequence
<span>D. A song that uses a traditional Christmas melody but the lyrics poke fun at the commercialism of the holiday
Horatian is intended to poke fun at human foibles and is light-hearted in nature. </span>
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Indeed, televised talent shows have become popular in many societies today. These shows serve both purposes: they are good methods of finding talented people, and they are very entertained.
However, we must say the following. In general terms. these TV shows are big businesses that are sponsored by large companies and produced millions of dollars in advertisements. They serve as light entertainment and they compete to get a larger audience.
Very talented people indeed compete to get an opportunity to become the next "bright star" in the show business industry. But just a few people are really supported to start a career in mass media or to sign a lucrative record deal.
The correct answer is B.
This answer has no examples of figurative language. King wrote this line for it to be interpreted literally.
On the contraty, answers A, C and D, all contain metaphors.