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.
It emphasizes the betrayal of the Japanese, as well as the severity and the number of the attacks.
A theme is the central idea found within a story or passage. It can also represent a message or lesson the author wants to convey. Themes are considered universal when they are easily relatable by a wide audience. A story can have more than onetheme.
It is very much based off of arranged marriages. Both parties need to be ok with the match before things proceed. After that is can continue for the couple to get to know each other, get engaged, etc...