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

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The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.
The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.

The falling leaves move like gentle butterflies.
The falling leaves move like gentle butterflies.

The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.
The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.

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

Answer 1

The example of a metaphor is: The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

A metaphor directly equates one thing to another, while the other options use similes (comparing using "like" or "as").