Question

8 Cheering in front of your school’s fans takes guts. Cheering for just a few judges—that takes steel nerves.

Read this sentence from paragraph 8 of the article from Competitive Cheerleading.
Cheering for just a few judges—that takes steel nerves.
What is the most likely reason the author uses a metaphor in this sentence?
A
To emphasize that cheerleaders prefer performing in front of small groups
B
To highlight the determination that cheerleaders need during a performance
C
To describe the features judges look for when cheerleaders perform
D
To suggest that cheerleaders are eager to receive performance feedback

Answer 1

B

The metaphor "steel nerves" emphasizes how strong, steady, and determined cheerleaders must be when performing for just a few judges.