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

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The superintendent is a veritable dictator.
The superintendent is a veritable dictator.

The ants are small soldiers marching.
The ants are small soldiers marching.

The car was like a lemon on wheels.
The car was like a lemon on wheels.

The alarm chirped its greeting at dawn.

Answer 1

An implied metaphor is a comparison that suggests a relationship between two things without directly stating one is the other.

From the given options, "The alarm chirped its greeting at dawn" is an example of an implied metaphor. In this case, the alarm is compared to a bird that chirps without explicitly saying it is a bird.

The other examples either use direct metaphors or similes.