Question

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which of these is the best example of metaphor?
a. the river was the color of silver.
b. the ring glistened in the sun.
c. her eyes were sapphires.
d. his hair was long and golden.

Explanation:

A metaphor directly states one thing is another, not just comparing it. Option C claims eyes are sapphires, a direct metaphor. The other options are either similes (A, comparing color to silver) or literal descriptions (B, D).

Answer:

C. Her eyes were sapphires.