Question

read the passage.
amits thoughts were a river rushing over boulders, waves crashing into each other as they all came tumbling downstream. he wished that tamar had never told him her secret.
what is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?
○ amit is a quick thinker, fast to come up with an answer.
○ amits thoughts are confused and contradictory.
○ amit is a strong swimmer, and he is thinking of rivers.
○ amits thoughts come smoothly like water flowing in a river.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the metaphor: The metaphor compares Amit's thoughts to a river with boulders and crashing waves. A river with boulders and crashing waves is not smooth or orderly; it's turbulent and chaotic.
2. Evaluate Option 1: A "quick thinker" implies efficiency, but the metaphor describes turbulence, not speed of thinking. Eliminate.
3. Evaluate Option 2: "Confused and contradictory" matches the chaotic imagery of waves crashing over boulders, as confused thoughts would be disordered like such a river.
4. Evaluate Option 3: The metaphor is about thoughts, not Amit's swimming ability. Eliminate.
5. Evaluate Option 4: A smooth river flow contradicts the "rushing over boulders, waves crashing" description. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Amit's thoughts are confused and contradictory.