Question

What is an extended metaphor?

a. a metaphor that makes a comparison by using the words “like” or “as”
b. a metaphor that sustains the comparison for several lines, or for an entire poem
c. a metaphor that suggests the comparison rather than stating it directly
d. a commonly used metaphor that has become part of ordinary language

Answer 1

In general, an extended metaphor is " a metaphor that sustains the comparison for several lines, or for an entire poem" since it is almost always longer than a standard metaphor.