Please do not take my word on this because i am no 100% sure but i think it is B because he is using a metaphor to compare his life to crystal stairs.
10.Charming, she always knew how to put her guests at ease.
(functions as a direct object)
answer Infinitive,verb
Answer: The answer is C.
Explanation: I took the test and that was the answer.
A adjective phrase is a phrase the head of which is an adjective.