Which sentence is an example of a metaphor? The rain tapped gently on the window.

Question

The rain tapped gently on the window.

The wind howled through the night.
The wind howled through the night.

The stars were like diamonds in the sky.
The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

Time is a thief that steals our moments.

Answer 1

The sentence that is an example of a metaphor is: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

This sentence describes time as a thief, comparing it to something that takes away moments without using "like" or "as," which is characteristic of a metaphor. The other sentences provide examples of personification or simile.