Because you need to know what you are placing first and last and what is improtant and what is not.least important at the end...
A metaphor would be a figure of speech which makes an implicit or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share common traits.
Example: the assignment was a piece of cake (which would mean the assignment was easy)
So comparing your family you could say they are a team cause they support you, or tree cause they are your roots I can't think of anything else but you get the idea!
I believe that the answer would be
D) She could describe the fierce rain and winds and the frightful sounds
Answer:
Don't worry, I can take care of myself.