Answer:
he school principal, Mr. Jenkins, wants Meg to accept that her father is never coming home because he thinks that is the reason Meg is misbehaving at school. Meg shouldn’t necessarily believe him because it’s important that she trust her instincts and her family. Also, the principal doesn’t understand that Meg has trouble learning in school; it doesn’t have anything to do with her father being away.
Explanation:
D. This movie is about to begin, boys and girls.
Hi, you've asked an unclear/incomplete question. However, I provided a sample buffer statement in this case.
<u>Explanation</u>:
<em>Remember,</em> the buffer statement is meant to lighten the effects of the bad news, and then prepare the minds of the reader for the disappointing information to follow.
The buffer statement could read;
<em>"Dear, Felicity, we thank you for taking the time to apply for an auto insurance policy claim. We sincerely regret that we are unable to pay your claim because a review of your records show that the policy period ended and the policy is no longer in force.</em>
<em>However, we can offer you an extension of the policy if you choose to add coverage for another year. We currently offer a low premium on all late renewals. We hope this offer will interest you."</em>
No, it is not. It is a hyperbole. A metaphor compares two things using the words “is” or “was”