Which one of the following statements contains a metaphor?

A. The mighty oak is the king of the forest world.

B. The water shone like a thousand diamonds.

C. She was like a bird in a cage.

D. My dream vanished as a puff of smoke.

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Mireya Rasmussen

27 May, 19:35

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Clarence Knox · Answer 1

A is the answer because it's comparing two items without like or as - when like or as is used, it's a simile.

Lucian Robles · Answer 2

A is a metaphor. A metaphor compares something to something else

Which one of the following statements contains a metaphor?A. The mighty oak is the king of the forest world.B. The water shone like a thousand diamonds.C. She was like a bird in a cage.D. My dream vanished as a puff of smoke.