Question

Which sentence contains an example of a metaphor?

“The tree trunk was just as sticky as a honey pot.”
“Aunty Misery hid in the garden like an old scarecrow.”
“The sweet pear tree was a hidden treasure box.”
“Children were swinging from the branches like monkeys.”

Answer 1

"The sweet pear tree was a hidden treasure box" was the correct answer

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Answer 2

"The sweet pear tree was a hidden treasure box" ... a metaphor is a comparison while a simile uses "like" or "as"