<span>for future students, the answer is C MAKES THE AUTHORS CLAIM STRONGER</span>
The answer is E.
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Look! The dog <u>is </u><u>swimming</u> in the river! (swim)
- Use present continuous tense because the action is still going on & hasn't stopped.
The answer is personification
Well, what is the metaphore, and what are the options? I can't answer unless those are provided.