Question

which statement is an example of a metaphor?
the sand was very comforting.
the sand was a warm blanket.
the sand was as soft as powder.
the sand was delicate and soft.

Explanation:

A metaphor directly compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as". "The sand was a warm blanket" compares sand to a blanket, implying sand has the warm, covering quality of a blanket, which is a metaphor. The first option is a description, the third uses "as" (a simile), and the fourth is a description too.

Answer:

B. The sand was a warm blanket