Question

The question on the page asks you to identify an example of a metaphor.

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

📝 Answer Choices
( ) The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.

( ) The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

( ) The falling leaves move like gentle butterflies.

( ) The lazy cat is sleeping like a log

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

( ) The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

Explanation: This is a metaphor because it directly compares the snow to frosting without using "like" or "as." The others use "like" or "as," so they are similes.