Question

Which analogy is an example of a distraction that is likely to cause readers to miss the point?

Lisa reacts very theatrically to unpleasant sights. Her gestures are so exaggerated that she looks like a mime pretending to be caught in a spider web.
Life sometimes feels like a game of chess. You use your best strategy, but you still may get checkmated by a clever opponent.
Melting quickly, the ice cream dripped down the cone-like wax down a candle. Sadly, like a burned-out candle, my ice cream was soon nothing but a pool of liquid.
The bobcat sat quietly watching the birds at the feeder, much like a fluffy kitten batting playfully at a dangled piece of string.

Answer 1

The bobcat sat quietly watching the birds at the feeder, much like a fluffy kitten batting playfully at a dangled piece of string.

Step-by-step explanation:

I picked this and got it right.

Answer 2

Either 1, with Lisa, or 4, with the bobcat.

This question leans on the subjective side, in my opinion.

Sorry, I don't think my answer will be of much help.