Question

analyzing the meaning of a metaphor
well, son, ill tell you:
life for me aint been no crystal stair.
its had tacks in it,
and splinters,
and boards torn up,
and places with no carpet on the floor - bare.
but all the time i’se been a-climbin’ on,
and reachin’ landin’s,
and turnin’ corners,
and sometimes goin’ in the dark
where there ain’t been no light.
so boy, don’t you turn back.
don’t you set down on the steps
‘cause you finds it’s kinder hard.
don’t you fall now...
which metaphor from the poem compares life to something enjoyable? answer by completing the sentence.
the metaphor blank compares life to something enjoyable.
options: \goin’ in the dark\, \crystal stairs\,
eaching landin’s\, \climbin’ on\ (with a checkmark)

Explanation:

To determine which metaphor compares life to something enjoyable, we analyze each option:

• "goin’ in the dark": Implies difficulty/uncertainty, not enjoyable.
• "crystal stairs": Crystal stairs are smooth, beautiful, and pleasant, so comparing life to crystal stairs (even though the poem says life "ain't been no crystal stair") means crystal stairs represent an enjoyable life.
• "reaching landin’s": Part of the climbing process, not inherently enjoyable.
• "climbin’ on": Represents perseverance, not enjoyment.

Answer:

The metaphor "crystal stairs" compares life to something enjoyable.