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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? A) your explanation is as clear as mud B) the kettle whistled like a bird C) her tone was cold as ice D) he's a lion when he fights
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Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

A) your explanation is as clear as mud
B) the kettle whistled like a bird
C) her tone was cold as ice
D) he's a lion when he fights

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The answer is D: “he’s a lion when he fights”. Similes contain the words “like” or “as” when comparing two things. However, metaphors do not contain the words “like” or “as” when comparing two things.
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D. He is a lion when he fights. Metaphors does not use the words like or as.
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