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what is a metaphor?
○ where non - human things are given human traits to create vivid, emotional descriptions.
○ a comparison between two unlike things using the words \like\ or \as.\
○ exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
○ directly states that one thing is another thing, without using \like\ or \as.\

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figure of speech that equates two distinct things directly (e.g., "Time is money") instead of using comparative words ("like"/"as," which defines a simile). The other options describe personification (non-human traits), simile, and hyperbole (exaggeration).

Answer:

Directly states that one thing IS another thing, without using "like" or "as."