D : preceded by preposition
A metaphor would be a figure of speech which makes an implicit or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share common traits.
Example: the assignment was a piece of cake (which would mean the assignment was easy)
So comparing your family you could say they are a team cause they support you, or tree cause they are your roots I can't think of anything else but you get the idea!
I think Dr. Rush is right only because I believe in what he says.
