Question

what is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?
after the little boys afternoon nap, his hair was a riot of curls.
a. the metaphor comparing the boys hair to a riot suggests that the hair is in chaos.
b. the metaphor comparing the nap to a riot suggests that the little boy is tangled up in his blanket.
c. the metaphor comparing the boys hair to a riot suggests that the hair is curly.
d. the metaphor comparing the nap to a riot suggests that the boys nap has been interrupted by noise.

Explanation:

The metaphor compares the boy's hair to a riot. A riot implies disorder and chaos. Option B and D incorrectly link the metaphor to the nap, not the hair. Option C only states the hair is curly, but the "riot" emphasizes the messy, unordered state of the curls, not just their curliness.

Answer:

A. The metaphor comparing the boy's hair to a riot suggests that the hair is in chaos.