Question

Which is an example of a metaphor?(1 point)
Responses

The falling leaves move like gentle butterflies.
The falling leaves move like gentle butterflies.

The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.
The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.

The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.
The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.

The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

1 answer

The example of a metaphor from the options provided is:

The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

This statement directly compares the snow to frosting without using "like" or "as," which is characteristic of metaphors.