It was Saturday morning, and Andrea was so excited that she got up earlier than usual. This was the day she
was supposed to play in one of the biggest games of the
season. She had her soccer jersey and cleats on and was
ready to go. As she went into the kitchen for breakfast, she
heard a thundering roar coming from outside. She ran to
the window and saw that the sky was as black as coal.
The sky was a never-ending bucket of water being
dumped down on Andrea's home. Andrea was
disappointed because she was really looking forward to
playing soccer that day. All she could do was hope for it to
clear up quickly.
Which of the following is an example of metaphor?

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument? playing video games can be beneficial to youth because it enhances their hand and eye coordination, sharpens their reflexes, and keeps them out of trouble if they were playing outdoors. a. playing video games can be harmful because it is often done in isolation, which hinders the development of social skills b. playing video games can be harmful because excessive playing can lead to obsessive dependence, which can be dangerous. c. playing video games can be armful because it deprives kids of healthful exercise they would normally get by playing outdoors. d. playing video games can be harmful because the more attached youth are to the games, the more detached they become from reality.