Figurative and Connotative Meaning Quick Check

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What is a metaphor?(1 point)
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the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word

a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as
a comparison between two unlike things that uses like or as

when a nonliving thing is given human qualities
when a nonliving thing is given human qualities

a direct comparison that does not use like or as

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A metaphor is defined as a direct comparison that does not use like or as.