Question

The following​ statement: open double quote“it ​[the canal] was justly hailed as an enterprise of breathtaking boldnessclose double quote” is​ what?

-simile
-personification
-metaphor
-opinion

Answer 1

i believe it's a simile. The difference between a simile and metaphor is that a simile uses "like" or "as" in it and a metaphor doesnt. :) 

Answer 2

Methapor, or simile. Both can easily confuse you. But seems like a methapor as it is more dramatic.