Question

which statement is an example of a metaphor?

a. her room was a pigsty.
b. he was as pale as a ghost.
c. the baby was as cute as a button.
d. she has a messy room.

Explanation:

Define metaphor and analyze options

A metaphor directly equates two unrelated things without using comparison words such as "like" or "as."

Evaluate each choice

• Option A directly equates "Her room" to "a pigsty" without "like" or "as." This is a metaphor.
• Option B uses "as pale as" to compare, which is a simile.
• Option C uses "as cute as" to compare, which is a simile.
• Option D is a literal description, not figurative language.

Select the correct option

Option A is the only metaphor.

Answer:

• A. Her room was a pigsty. (Correct answer)
• B. He was as pale as a ghost.
• C. The baby was as cute as a button.
• D. She has a messy room.