Which of the following is a mixed metaphor?
A. When life hands you lemons, use them to make lemonade, warts and all.
B. For Napoleon, founding the French empire was the entrée, while conquering Britain would be dessert.
C. The president is a captain, steering the ship of state through choppy seas.
D. Many said space was the new frontier, with travelers taking rockets instead of covered wagons.
Answer: A
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a. Anthropologic approach b. Cultural Studies approach c. Globalization approach d. Semiotic approach
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What will be an ideal response?
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