Which is an example of a metaphor?
a. The falling leaves move like gentle butterflies.
b. The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.
c. The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.
d. The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees
c. The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.
can a metaphor use like or as? I think d is correct
Yes, you are correct. I apologize for the confusion. The correct answer is d. "The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees." This is an example of a metaphor, as it directly compares the dusting of snow to frosting on trees without using the words "like" or "as." Thank you for pointing out the error.
The correct answer is option d. "The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees." This sentence is an example of a metaphor because it is using figurative language to describe one thing in terms of another. In this case, it compares the dusting of snow to frosting on the trees.
To identify a metaphor, you need to look for comparisons between two unrelated things. In a metaphor, one thing is said to be another thing, not just similar to it. In this sentence, snow is being compared directly to frosting, even though they are different substances.
Metaphors can be found in literature, poetry, and even everyday conversations. They are used to create vivid imagery and evoke emotions by making the reader or listener view something from a different perspective.