Question

What is a metaphor? (1 point)

A. A figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant

B. A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing

C. A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as

D. A figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect

Answer 1

B. A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing.