Which sentence shows an example of a metaphor?(1 point)

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The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe.
The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe.

Our car stopped with a groaning complaint.
Our car stopped with a groaning complaint.

The fireplace heater hissed and cracked.
The fireplace heater hissed and cracked.

You are my sunshine.

Answer 1

The sentence that shows an example of a metaphor is: You are my sunshine.

Metaphors directly compare two unlike things without using "like" or "as," which is characteristic of similes. In this case, comparing someone to "sunshine" implies they bring warmth and happiness.