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The theme here is that his daughter has changed because of her friends. She became closer to them than her father and spends more time with them than him. The narrator wants to correct this that is why he wants to talk to her.
Answer: first one. it is not a legitimate goal to see if a teacher is utilizing modern technology. modern tech does not define the teaching capabilities (or lack thereof) of a teacher.
Answer: D
Explanation: Metaphors compare things to other things
