How does the metaphor affect this sentence?
the clearing in the forest was a temple, its dome of deep blue supported by birch columns and its walls glowing with translucent fragments of autumn colour.
a. the metaphor clarifies that the setting is a birch forest in autumn on a clear, sunny day
b. the metaphor reveals that the forest clearing is a site where reality and fantasy collide.
c. the metaphor makes the forest clearing sound like a place of awe-inspiring beauty.
d. the metaphor indicates that the clearing is used as a location for religious worship.

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.