Metaphor is one of the literary devices. Which of the following is/are the…
2021
Metaphor is one of the literary devices. Which of the following is/are the example(s) of metaphor? I. Camels are found in the deserts. II. The camel is the ship of the desert.
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II
- C.
Both I and II
- D.
Neither I nor II
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Correct answer: B
Answer: Only statement II is a metaphor.
Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by saying one thing is another, without using words such as "like" or "as".
Statement I: "Camels are found in the deserts." — This is a factual/literal statement describing where camels live, not a comparison; therefore it is not a metaphor.
Statement II: "The camel is the ship of the desert." — This directly compares a camel to a ship without using "like" or "as", fitting the definition of a metaphor.