Which of these is an example of a metaphor?
A) It is as fast as lightning.
B) It is as slow as molasses.
C) Wheaties is the breakfast of everyday champions.
D) Love is like a rose.
E) Hate is like a poison.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." In option C, "Wheaties is the breakfast of everyday champions," Wheaties is directly compared to the breakfast of champions, making it a metaphor.

Which of These Is an Example of a Metaphor