Question

which is an example of a metaphor?
the pumpkin is like a basketball.
the car is nothing but a pile of junk.
she is as fun as a barrel of monkeys.
rewatch

Explanation:

A metaphor directly states one thing is another, without comparative words like "like" or "as". The first and third options use "like" and "as" (similes), while the second option directly equates the car to junk.

Answer:

The car is nothing but a pile of junk.