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

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The alarm chirped its greeting at dawn.
The alarm chirped its greeting at dawn.

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 superintendent is a veritable dictator.

Answer 1

An implied metaphor is a comparison that does not directly state the two things being compared but suggests it through the context. In this case, the correct example of an implied metaphor is:

The superintendent is a veritable dictator.

This statement implies a comparison between the superintendent and a dictator without explicitly stating that the superintendent is a dictator, thus fitting the definition of an implied metaphor.