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Metaphor in Poetry
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APLIT.057 Metaphor in Poetry
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Read the original excerpt: "The judge's smile was velvet over a trapdoor, soft enough to invite the foot forward." What does the metaphor reveal about the smile?
A
It praises the judge as gentle because velvet always signals kindness.
B
It suggests the trapdoor protects defendants from judgment.
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It implies the smile is physically located on the courtroom floor.
D
It presents politeness as a surface concealing danger, suggesting charm can prepare the victim for a fall.
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