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What is the definition of metaphor?

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

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

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

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

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User Koppor
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B
a metaphor is a comparison of two things, without using like or as
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User Mario
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B
because A is a simile
c and d don't really fit, plus I know for a fact is it b.

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User Ahab
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