Similie              a)he was the rock to my paper, the paper to my scissors metaphor        b)my opponent's became white as a sheet when he saw me arrive allusion          c)i defeated my opponent as easily as sliding a knife through butter match the terms me asap

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.