An extended metaphor is a metaphor that's been increased. The extended metaphor here would be:
<span>Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.
Hope that helps. -UF aka Nadia
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Some synonyms for "A lot" are lots,heaps,mass,collection
The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others."her public persona"
