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.

Answer 2

What is a simile? (1 point)
• a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that substitutes an agreeable phrase in place of one that might be harsh or unpleasant
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 compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

What is an analogy? (1 point)
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 compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
• a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
• a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete

Answer 5

An analogy is a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete.