Which of the following is a metaphor?

Question

A. an implied comparison without using like or as
B. a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
C. the feeling causing by a word
D. an obvious exaggeration

Answer 1

A metaphor is:
A. an implied comparison without using like or as

Metaphors describe one thing in terms of another, creating a direct comparison. For example, saying "Time is a thief" implies that time steals moments from our lives, without using "like" or "as" for the comparison.