But my grandfather had larger dreams for his son. Through hard work and perseverance my father got a scholarship to study in a magical place; America which stood as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to so many who had come before. (paragraph 2)

How does figurative language develop a message in these lines?

Answer choices for the above question

A simile is used to express a loving relationship between father and son.

Hyperbole is used to communicate the challenge of overcoming obstacles.

A metaphor is used to imply the hope associated with a new opportunity.

Paradox is used to suggest the complicated relationship between freedom and the many generations of people who have pursued it.

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A metaphor is used to imply the hope associated with a new opportunity.