Question

Identify which sentence illustrates a metaphor. A) The hot sun had made the parking lot a frying pan. B) Romeo, give me thy heart and we shall enjoy our love. C) Watching the movie was like watching a snail cross the road. D) Every single day in office, boredom continuously stares at me.

Answer 1

A) The hot sun had made the parking lot a frying pan

(Figure of speech / does not use “like” or “as”)

Answer 2

Answer: A) The hot sun had made the parking lot a frying pan.

Explanation: a metaphor is a figure of speech that consists in making a direct comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, in order to create an image in the reader's mind. From the given options, the one that illustrates an example of a metaphor, is the corresponding to option A, because it is comparing the parking lot to a frying pan (to explain how hot it was), without using the words "like" or "as" to make the comparison.