Question

what does the metaphor in this text suggest?
laughter is sunshine; it chases winter from the human face.
—victor hugo, les misérables
laughter can brighten people’s moods.
laughing can make people red in the face.

Explanation:

The metaphor compares laughter to sunshine and says it chases winter (representing gloom/sadness) from the human face. Sunshine is associated with brightness and warmth, so the metaphor suggests laughter has a positive, mood - brightening effect, not that it makes people's faces red.

Answer:

Laughter can brighten people’s moods.