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Which statement best describes a metaphor?

A metaphor is a series of beats in a poem that creates rhythm.
A metaphor compares two things using the words "like" or "as."
A metaphor compares two different things to create a new meaning.
A metaphor is a word like "buzz" that sounds exactly like the noise it describes.

Which statement best describes a metaphor? A metaphor is a series of beats in a poem-example-1
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Answer: A metaphor compares two different things to create a new meaning

Step-by-step explanation:

none of the others make sense -- b is the definition for a simile, a does not describe a metaphor at all, and d sounds like onomatopeia

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The best answer would be B
For example: I ran as fast as a cheetah ( You can’t actually run that fast so it’s considered a metaphor)
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