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In this passage, what does the metaphor of a bird soaring in ecstasy signify?

In this passage, what does the metaphor of a bird soaring in ecstasy signify?

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A) Stephen's joy at having a sudden realizationExplanation:... Show More
The correct answer is A. The passage is an extended metaphor that uses the source domain of a bird soaring in to represent the target domain of having a sudden realisation. Birds are often used metaphorically to represent freedom, so this could link to the freedom that comes with realising something about himself or his life.... Show More

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