D the central idea. Because they are supporting details to the central idea of the text.
This is a Simile.
There is no hidden meaning for it to be a metaphor, and it uses the form as something or like something, which makes it a simile.
Answer: "that I have written" .
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The answer to number 7 is 'unusual'.
It should read, "Some people think it is unusual that she wears only pink."
A press release usually comes from the source releasing the information for promotional or selfish reasons. A news story is usually from second party or third party sources for public informational reasons.