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:

To determine the meaning of the metaphor, analyze the description of Amit's thoughts as a river "rushing over boulders, waves crashing into each other". A river with crashing waves and boulders implies turbulence and disorder.

• Option 1: The metaphor does not suggest quick thinking (no focus on speed of answering).
• Option 2: Turbulent, crashing waves match confused, contradictory thoughts.
• Option 3: The metaphor is about thoughts, not swimming ability.
• Option 4: "Smoothly" contradicts "crashing into each other".

Answer:

B. Amit's thoughts are confused and contradictory.