Question

Which of the following sentences is an example of a metaphor?



A. The water well was as dry as a bone.

B. Our soldiers are as brave as lions.

C. The lonely train whistle cried out in the night.

D. Love is a fragile flower opening to the warmth of spring

Answer 1

I believe its D. The others are similes and personification, so D is the metaphor.

Answer 2

D. Love is a fragile flower opening to the warmth of spring.