Answer:
Bruno takes an instant dislike to the young soldier, finding the man too serious. Maria seems awed by his presence, as she stands very straight and holds her hands in front of her without looking into his face and only relaxes when he is gone.
Explanation:
C. In my opinion is the most correct answer
Yes, this is what a figure of speech means. In a figure of speech, the common meaning of a word can have different decided meanings. So, true.
