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)

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A source of water
A source of water

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 manufactured water spout

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The term "fountain" in the sentence is metaphorically used to illustrate that the teenager's wisdom was a supply that does not run out. This implies that the wisdom is abundant and continual, surprising many adults who may not expect such depth from a teenager.