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

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

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

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

The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.

Answer 1

The example of a metaphor is:

The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

This comparison equates the snow to frosting without using "like" or "as," which characterizes a metaphor.