Here are some of the words in the vocabulary section used in a metaphorical way. Read the sentences and answer the questions about the underlined phrases.

1. The princess swept into the room like a galleon in full sail. Was the princess (a) small and awkward or (b) large and stately?
2. He doesn’t mind criticism and it’s often hard to penetrate his armour. Is the person described likely to be (b) thick-skinned or (b) physically strong?
3. There has been a renaissance of interest in the harp. Has interest (b) increased or (b) decreased?
4. No one should be a slave to tradition. Does the writer think people should (b) always follow tradition or (b) not always follow tradition?
5. Mike has a positively medieval attitude towards the role of women in society. Does Mike have (b) a liberal, open-minded attitude or (b) a very old-fashioned, conservative attitude?