Question

question 20 of 20
which statement best interprets the meaning of the metaphor in
this sentence?

louisas car was a dinosaur, yet each time it broke down,
she spent hours fixing it.

a. louisas car is large.

b. louisas car is old.

c. louisa is a good mechanic.

d. louisa needs a new car.

Explanation:

A metaphor compares two things by stating one is the other. Here, "dinosaur" metaphorically refers to something old (as dinosaurs are extinct/old - fashioned). Option A: Size isn't implied by "dinosaur" here. Option C: Fixing it doesn't mean she's a good mechanic. Option D: Needing a new car isn't the direct meaning of the metaphor; the metaphor focuses on the car's age. So the metaphor means the car is old.

Answer:

B. Louisa's car is old.