A. Your opinion about which side is right
A simile is used to compare her voice to a "cool, dark room in summer- peaceful, soothing, quiet". This helps let readers know that she is most likely very nurturing, caring, and a definite "motherly figure"
The writer's diction<span> uses colloquial language, the diction is informal. (A)
That is the aspect of speaking.</span>
The best way to punctuate the Atlantic Monthly is "The Atlantic Monthly." But you would also italicize it because Its a title. Hope that helps! :D