Which statement uses a metaphor to make a comparison? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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Given how hard I studied, I thought I knew the material like the back of my hand.
Given how hard I studied, I thought I knew the material like the back of my hand.

I thought my brother was pulling my leg when he said he won first place in the science fair, but he was telling the truth.
I thought my brother was pulling my leg when he said he won first place in the science fair, but he was telling the truth.

The teacher's explanation really hit the nail on the head, and I understood the problem much better.
The teacher's explanation really hit the nail on the head, and I understood the problem much better.

Grant was used to being as busy as a bee all day, so having to rest after breaking his arm took some getting used to.
Grant was used to being as busy as a bee all day, so having to rest after breaking his arm took some getting used to.

The engine sounded like the purr of a happy cat when we left, but it sputtered out after just a few miles.

Answer 1

The two statements that use a metaphor to make a comparison are:

1. The teacher's explanation really hit the nail on the head, and I understood the problem much better.

   • This phrase compares an accurate explanation to hitting a nail perfectly, implying clarity and precision.

2. Grant was used to being as busy as a bee all day, so having to rest after breaking his arm took some getting used to.

   • This phrase uses "busy as a bee" as a metaphor to describe someone who is very active and productive.

The other statements involve similes or literal comparisons, rather than metaphors.