I believe that the line is a metaphor but don't quote me on this.
Answer:
B, The spraying of...
Explanation:
This is the answer because of the proper grammar and stands in the tense of subject and topic by using "The"
The answer is A because Lucy challenged herself to talk to the boy, which turned out to have a positive result.
Mal means bad. malignant is opposite of benign. in latin it means, "born to be bad". It is cells that divide uncontrollably and can spread to other tissues. Sarcoma is a malignant cancer.