Which of the following does NOT represent the use of metaphor?
A) Wheaties is the cereal of champions.
B) Chevrolet is the heartbeat of America.
C) Jaguar XJ-S is the stuff of legends.
D) The Citizen Noblia watch is as beautiful as a peacock.
E) Budwiesr is the King of Beers.

Question

Which of the following does NOT represent the use of metaphor? 
A) Wheaties is the cereal of champions. 
B) Chevrolet is the heartbeat of America. 
C) Jaguar XJ-S is the stuff of legends. 
D) The Citizen Noblia watch is as beautiful as a peacock. 
E) Budwiesr is the King of Beers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of simile, not metaphor. Metaphors directly compare two things while similes use "like" or "as" to make comparisons.

Which of the Following Does NOT Represent the Use of Metaphor