13. which of the following statements is an example of a metaphor? a. her voice was like a thick velvet blanket. b. the dog ran straight into the patch of wet cement. c. the horse hooves of rain landed loudly on the tin roof. d. the trees swayed gently as nature's dancers.

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.