I was ignorant until my teacher’s words inspired me

How could this idea be expressed with a metaphor?

Her words were light that brightened my dim soul
My teacher was like a lighthouse for weary travelers
The lecture grabbed the students, startling them
Inspiration was felt by all, we left the lecture standing tall

Respuesta :

im gonna go with the second one 
Her words were light that brightened my dim soul.

(Answer because it is a comparison between the teacher and light without using like or as)