Answers:
1)In the sentence: “Confidence climbed through her like mercury in a thermometer”, the two type of figurative language are:
(C) Simile and personification.
Simile is a literary device that stablish a comparison between two or more things or ideas by using the word “like”. Personification is another literary device in which the author describes an idea, a thing or animal through human qualities and attributes.
2)The correct answer is ( C ). “It suggests that the author is hopeful that produce will, indeed, yield health benefits”.
I think that the author really believes in the benefits of eating healthy food like vegetables, cereals and fruits.
3) The correct answer is ( C ). “It is more expensive than more convenient, less healthy choices”
4) The correct answer is ( B ). To inform the public of the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
It is clearly stated in the author´s thesis statement: “eating nutrient rich foods from the produce section is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and can hold promising benefits for humans.” (1st paragraph)