Which is an example of an extended metaphor?

Question

A. an entire poem comparing a swimmer to a dolphin
B. two lines in a poem that says an otter's eye look like a black walnut
C. a line in a poem that says a man's voice is the boom of a baritone
D. a poem that is about how the rain walks all over the city at different speeds

Answer 1

A. an entire poem comparing a swimmer to a dolphin

This option represents an extended metaphor because it likely sustains the comparison throughout the entire poem, providing multiple layers or instances of comparison between the swimmer and the dolphin. Extended metaphors go beyond a single phrase or line, exploring the similarities in greater depth over a longer passage.