Nina always aspired to enroll in a major college like the kids she saw on television who traipsed around urban universities, but she’d never set foot on an authentic college campus. She grew up in a remote Alaskan village that couldn’t be accessed by vehicle, and she thought this lifestyle might damage her chances of being accepted into a top school. On the contrary, most colleges found Nina’s biography intriguing, and she actually got into every school to which she applied!

Question

What type of figurative language does the author use in the first paragraph of the passage?
Responses
A The author uses a paradox to compare Nina to people on television.The author uses a paradox to compare Nina to people on television.
B The author uses personification to inspire Nina to go to college as others have.The author uses personification to inspire Nina to go to college as others have.
C The author uses a simile to compare Nina's desire to go to college as others have.The author uses a simile to compare Nina's desire to go to college as others have.
D The author uses rhymes to show the magic Nina feels about potentially going to college.The author uses rhymes to show the magic Nina feels about potentially going to college.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A. The author uses a paradox to compare Nina to people on television.

In the first paragraph, Nina's background of growing up in a remote Alaskan village contrasts with her aspirations to attend a major college, which can be seen as a paradox. Her unique experiences are ultimately intriguing to colleges, defying the assumption that her background would limit her opportunities.