Question

question 30
2 points
what is a metaphor?
a the attribution of human qualities to non - human or inanimate objects
b an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken seriously
c a figure of speech that compares two things that are otherwise unrelated
d the repetition of consonant sounds in the beginnings of multiple words

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figure - of - speech that directly compares two different things by saying one thing is another. It creates a comparison between two otherwise unrelated things to convey a particular meaning or image. Option A describes personification, option B is hyperbole, and option D is alliteration.

Answer:

C. a figure of speech that compares two things that are otherwise unrelated