Question

Which metaphor could replace the literal sentence “Simon’s year at school was sometimes hard and sometimes easy”?

Simon’s year at school was a struggle.
Simon’s year at school was a piece of cake.
Simon’s year at school was a mountain.
Simon’s year at school was a rollercoaster.

Answer 1

"Simon’s year at school was a rollercoaster."

Reason: a rollercoaster implies ups and downs — sometimes good/easy, sometimes bad/hard. The others imply only hard ("a struggle," "a mountain") or only easy ("a piece of cake").