Question

1. a picture is worth a thousand words. the meaning of this phrase cant necessarily be guessed from the words themselves. what term best describes this type of phrase? metaphor simile idiom ethics

Explanation:

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics.
• A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words "like" or "as".
• An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non - literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase. The phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words" is an idiom as its meaning (a visual presentation conveys its meaning more effectively than a description) cannot be guessed from the literal words.
• Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and values.

Answer:

idiom