Question

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?



The bear was big and brown.


The squirrel scurried up the tree.


The cat's purr was a soft lullabye.


The lion's roar was fierce and scary.

Answer 1

Your answer would be: that cars purr was a soft lullaby.

Explanation: the cat doesn’t actually sing a lullaby but it’s soothing so it’s a metaphorical lullaby.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is option (D).

Explanation:

Metaphor: A Metaphor is an implied simile.It does not , like the simile, state that one thing is like another or acts as another, but takes that for granted and proceeds as if the two things were one.

For eg: Life is a dream.