Question

analyzing word choice: figurative language — quiz — level h
how is brigid \like a music conductor\?
brigid calmly takes control of
the intense situation. she expertly
to transfer
gathers buckets o the fire. like
directs everyone conductor, the
moves her hands , and
the fire is put out in seconds.

just as the firefighters burst into the yard, brigid
grabbed a large bucket so they wouldnt suspect how
shed really put it out.

when it was all over, curtis sat on the curb, his head in
his hands. brigid gathered nadia in a hug. she wasnt
convinced that curtis would stop his foolish use of power,
but she was glad to have her sister by her side to step in
when they were needed.

Explanation:

A music conductor directs and controls musicians to create coordinated music. The comparison to Brigid requires an action that mirrors this authoritative, coordinated direction. "Directs everyone" aligns with a conductor's role of guiding others, which fits the context of managing an intense fire situation like a conductor leads an ensemble. The other options do not match the conductor's core action of directing others.

Answer:

directs everyone