Metaphors: happiness and sadness. 11 class

The moment she saw her long-lost brother standing at her doorstep, her entire face               , as if the years of separation had never happened

After failing his final exam despite months of preparation, he spent the entire weekend                   , unable to shake off the crushing disappointment

Things were finally starting to         for him—his business was thriving, his health had improved, and for the first time in years, he felt in control of his life

Though the project had been dragging on for months, the successful trial run finally gave the team a glimpse of the                                , motivating them to push forward

The dark clouds overhead made the entire landscape             , as if even nature itself was mourning the loss of the beloved local leader

The heartfelt letter from her childhood best friend seemed to                  , reminding her that true friendships endure even the longest distances

The scandal that emerged just days before the election threatened to                    the candidate’s once-promising campaign, leaving his supporters anxious and uncertain

Ever since she moved to a new city and left all her friends behind, she has been              , unable to find the same warmth and familiarity she once cherished

The unexpected rejection letter left him              , his usual confident stride replaced by a slow, heavy-footed shuffle

After hearing the devastating news, she sat silently by the window, clearly                , staring at the rain as if searching for answers in its endless descent

When she heard that she had won the international competition, she was               , unable to contain the sheer joy that radiated from her beaming smile

The shy little boy’s face          the moment he saw the puppy wagging its tail excitedly, as if all his worries had vanished in an instant

When he received the job offer of his dreams, he was                   , unable to believe that all his hard work had finally paid off

Conquering his fear of public speaking and delivering a flawless presentation left him feeling                     , exhilarated by his newfound confidence

Floating through the streets of Paris on a golden autumn afternoon, hand in hand with the love of his life, he felt as if he were                 , untouchable by the worries of the world

His            the moment he saw the final exam results, realizing that he had fallen just a few points short of passing the course

She was               when she got accepted into her dream university, already envisioning the exciting journey that lay ahead