What is a metaphor? (1 point)

Question

• a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
• a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant

Answer 1

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