Which statement is an example of a metaphor? The sand was very comforting.
The sand was a warm blanket.
The sand was as soft as powder.
The sand was delicate and soft.

The sand was a warm blanket.

Explanation:

it says that its a warm blanket but its not acually a warm blanket.  A metaphor is "a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable."

you didn't list the options but im guessing it's resolving contradictions

impartial means: treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

i would say that impartial is agreeing with something, because impartial means to treat your rivals, arguments, and reasoning equally and fair. so if you rival says something, agreeing on it means you did the impartial.