Answer: A) Extended metaphor.
Explanation: a metaphor is a figure of speech that consists in making a direct comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, in order to create an image in the reader's mind. In the given excerpt from "Hope, Despair, and Memory" by Elie Wiesel, we can see an example of an extended metaphor that compares memories with ghosts (or dead), that could not be buried (meaning that forgetting was not an option).
They missed each other just by minutes max they were so close being with each other. The minister implies Rosaline didn't restore his adoration since it wasn't genuine living. Romeo was not genuinely enamored with her. He believes that it will end the quarrel, and that would be something to be thankful for
I believe it's to raise questions about social attitudes toward women. There's seems to be a lot of comparisons between men and women in the reading so that's my best guess.