AP English Literatur

Answer: C

Explanation:

Option C is correct. The line directly equates “the city's lights” with “a constellation on the ground” without using “like” or “as”.
This is a classic example of a metaphor, which makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics.
Here, the twinkling quality of both city lights and a constellation is being compared.

Option A is incorrect. Symbolism involves using an object, person, or situation to represent something el...