Which of these is an example of a metaphor?
A) The snake strike was as fast as lightning.
B) Like a stalking cat, the dense fog crept into the valley.
C) The newborn was surrounded by a blanket of his family's love.
D) To her light-sensitive eyes, the torch broke the darkness like a sunrise.
E) He felt like a winner, even though he finished well behind the leaders.

Question

Which of these is an example of a metaphor? 
A) The snake strike was as fast as lightning. 
B) Like a stalking cat, the dense fog crept into the valley. 
C) The newborn was surrounded by a blanket of his family's love. 
D) To her light-sensitive eyes, the torch broke the darkness like a sunrise. 
E) He felt like a winner, even though he finished well behind the leaders.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. Here, the newborn's family's love is described as a "blanket," which is not literally a blanket but suggests warmth and comfort, making it a metaphor. Choices A, B, D, and E use similes, indicated by the use of "as" or "like" for comparisons.

Which of These Is an Example of a Metaphor