Analyze this sentence. "The teenager was a fountain of wisdom, which was a pleasant surprise for many adults." The term "fountain" is employed by the author to illustrate that the teenager's wisdom was(1 point)

Question

Responses

A supply that does not run out
A supply that does not run out

A container that holds liquid
A container that holds liquid

A source of water
A source of water

A manufactured water spout

Answer 1

The term "fountain" in the sentence is used metaphorically to illustrate that the teenager's wisdom was a supply that does not run out. This suggests that the teenager has an abundance of wisdom, much like a fountain continuously provides water. The other options are more literal and do not capture the intended metaphorical meaning.