•I was thrilled that my cousin was coming to stay with us. (B. joyous)
Definition: joyous is an adjective which describes the state of great happiness.
•My heart broke when I saw the children in the hospital. (D. empathetic)
Definition: empathy is a psychological identification, ability to share and understand the feelings of others.
•You're so silly, you can't wear pajamas to school. (C. Playful)
Definition: playful expression is expressed with the intent of amusement in contrary to express seriously.
•She has no talent; she's a fool if she thinks she'll be cast in the play. (A. cruel)
Definition: cruel is an expression of being unkind or cold hearted towards other’s pain or suffering.
Answer:
The figure of speech that uses like or as to compare two unrelated subject is called a simile.
A frame narrative is like a fake story so the answer is C
