When the gates to the fair opened, a stampede of children and their parents rushed in. People were happily running everywhere. They tripped over each other as they formed lines for their favorite rides and foods. They cheered each other on while waiting for their turn to play games and win prizes. Nobody minded the crowds. They were too busy having fun! Which response best explains the meaning of the metaphor in the paragraph?

It describes the crowd of people as similar to a herd of cattle.

It describes the way parents lead the way for their children.

It shows how children and parents can act like animals.

It explains how much the crowd of people is out of control.

Article 1: article 2: valido accused of accepting bribes unpopular conservative senator raymond valido (r-louisiana) stands accused of accepting more than $1 million in campaign donations from the nosco oil company in exchange for his efforts to pass a bill. the bill would allow the company to build a massive oil pipeline that will span the entire east coast of the us. senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle are demanding valido release his campaign finance reports. “if valido did accept these contributions from nosco, he essentially accepted a bribe and is now fulfilling his part of the bargain,” said senator michelle saud (d-new hampshire). the federal election commission saw no evidence of unlawful conduct in valido’s fundraising. however, if the senator did accept contributions in return for legislative favors, he may be censured by the senate. what is the reporter’s motive in article 1? what is the reporter’s motive in article 2? which term from senator nelson’s quote in article 2 is an example of bias?