In the early decades of the twentieth century, an objective of the school system was to quickly assimilate children of immigrants into American culture. The melting pot metaphor was used to describe how differences were melted away resulting in a very similar group of students. A preferred metaphor for the current times is a _______ that results in colorful mix of many unique cultures and heritages.
A)packet of seeds
B)floral bouquet
C)vase
D)shovel

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A floral bouquet represents a diverse mixture of different colors and types of flowers. This metaphor suggests a celebration and appreciation of diversity rather than a desire to homogenize everyone into one similar group.

In the Early Decades of the Twentieth Century, an Objective