Which of the following comparisons is a metaphor?

A.

the wind wrapped around me

B.

her smile is like a ray of sunshine

C.

my loneliness is as vast as a prairie

D.

her voice is a melody

Question

Which of the following comparisons is a metaphor?
 



A.
 

the wind wrapped around me
 



B.
 

her smile is like a ray of sunshine
 



C.
 

my loneliness is as vast as a prairie
 



D.
 

her voice is a melody

anonymous · Answer

A metaphor is a comparison that does NOT use like or as, so we can eliminate B and C right away. I believe A is personification, not simile or metaphor, since the wind can't literally "wrap" someone, so your answer is D.