Which one of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor? A. I'm as hungry as a wolf. B. I am a rock. C. The breeze blew the branches back and forth. D. She eats like a bird.

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Which one of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor?

A. I'm as hungry as a wolf.
B. I am a rock.
C. The breeze blew the branches back and forth.
D. She eats like a bird.

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B. I am a rock is the answer

Thinkerou answered Mar 16, 2017

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B is the answer. A, C and D are all similes as they're comparisons linked together with the words 'like' or 'as'

Mariely answered Mar 18, 2017

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