Under Betty’s gallant leadership, they had set up hope in their hearts and refused to give despair a foothold.
What is the meaning of the figurative language?

Responses

The girls looked to their leader to know where to stand.
The girls looked to their leader to know where to stand.

The girls needed to put on fake smiles in order to feel safe.
The girls needed to put on fake smiles in order to feel safe.

The girls would leave their worries behind them and think about the future.
The girls would leave their worries behind them and think about the future.

The girls would focus on positive attitudes and not submit to sadness.
The girls would focus on positive attitudes and not submit to sadness.