What does the metaphor in this text suggest?
When Owen lost his job, he was devastated. The only light in the sea of darkness was the prospect of pursuing a new career.

 - Owen felt in the dark about what to do after losing his job.
 - There was a benefit to Owen's job loss.
The text uses a metaphor, comparing two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The metaphor the only light in the sea of darkness was the prospect of pursuing a new career suggests that there was a benefit to Owen's job loss. A light would be beneficial in helping someone escape a dark, difficult-to-navigate situation. Similarly, Owen's new career was beneficial in helping him escape the emotionally difficult experience of losing his job.