Question

What is the definition of metaphor?

A.


a comparison of one thing to all others; for example, "Jupiter is the largest planet"


B.


a comparison of two people; for example, "Helen is older than Petra"


C.


a comparison of two things that does not use like or as; for example, "Her eyes are blue pools"


D.


a comparison of two things, usually using like or as; for example, "He ran like greased lightning"

Answer 1

The answer would be C. A metaphor does not ever have like or as, and is easily confused with a simile.

Answer 2

The answer is C. a comparison of two things that does not use like or as; for example, "Her eyes are blue pools"