Question

Which one of the following statements contains a metaphor?

A. The mighty oak is the king of the forest world.
B. The water shone like a thousand diamonds.
C. She was like a bird in a cage.
D. My dream vanished as a puff of smoke.

Answer 1

a is a metaphor. A metaphor compares something to something else

Answer 2

A is the answer because it's comparing two items without like or as- when like or as is used, it's a simile.