Question

Which statement is an example of a metaphor?
a.The skyscraper looked like it reached as high as the moon.
b.The skyscraper was like a giant mirror reflecting the sky.
c.The skyscraper gleamed and sparkled in the night sky.
d.The skyscraper was a shining spear in the night sky.

Answer 1

The answer is D. A&B are using like/as which should not be used in a metaphor and C is describing the skyscraper in the sky.

Answer 2

The correct answer is d. The skyscraper was a shining spear in the night sky.