What is the definition of metaphor?

a comparison between two things that are similar; for example, "A grapefruit is larger than an orange"

language that uses an object to represent an idea; for example, a flying bird represents freedom

language that states that one thing is something else; for example, "My love is a rose"

a comparison of one person or thing to all others in a group; for example, "Jacob is the oldest boy on the soccer team">>

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Life is a metaphor ...

So … did you forget already? Look up "metaphor" in the dictionary. Then try again.

Not A. That's straight comparison. What definition did you find for "metaphor"?

Yes, C.

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