Figurative language: uses different figures of speech such as hyperbole, simile, onomatopoeia, metaphor among others.
In this sentence: The writer uses a metaphor and imagery . The horse represents courage, vitality, control. The color white, purity, trust. Flood, fill out beyond limits
Imagery: Flood, youth, dreams, poetry, white
Answer: A
Explanation: As it seems to make the most sense. He states his wife just died and it appears he cant control his crying.
I'd probably say c. because the other options don't make too much sense.