Is the wrapped gift begged to be opened a metaphor

yes

Explanation:

It is a metaphor because “begged”  is a figure of speech (the metaphor) that was applied to the wrapped gift but is not literal. for example, the wrapped gift didn’t actually beg to be opened.

the civil rights act was passed on april 9, 1866 by a republican dominated congress. it was passed over president johnson's veto, in an effort to push back against discrimination of african americans.