Question 7
NECO
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2022
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Define the literary device "metaphor" and give an original example that illustrates its use.
Answer Options
A.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as"; for example, "The night is like a blanket covering the city."
B.
A metaphor is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally; for instance, "The night covered the entire world in a single breath."
C.
A metaphor is a type of figurative language that gives human qualities to non-human objects; e.g., "The night whispered secrets to the city."
Correct Answer
D.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"; e.g., "The night was a blanket that smothered the city."
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"; e.g., "The night was a blanket that smothered the city."
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Literature In English
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