Questions: ^ 1.2.7 Qulz: Analyze Modern Poetry Question 9 of 10 Which of these is the best example of metaphor? A. His hair was long and golden. B. The ring glistened in the sun. C. The river was the color of silver. D. Her eyes were sapphires. JBMIT previous

^ 1.2.7 Qulz: Analyze Modern Poetry

Question 9 of 10
Which of these is the best example of metaphor?
A. His hair was long and golden.
B. The ring glistened in the sun.
C. The river was the color of silver.
D. Her eyes were sapphires.
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Transcript text: ^ 1.2.7 Qulz: Analyze Modern Poetry Question 9 of 10 Which of these is the best example of metaphor? A. His hair was long and golden. B. The ring glistened in the sun. C. The river was the color of silver. D. Her eyes were sapphires. JBMIT previous

Solution

Answer

The answer is D. Her eyes were sapphires.

Explanation

Option A: His hair was long and golden.

This sentence uses a simile-like description but does not directly equate one thing to another in a metaphorical sense. It describes the hair's appearance without using a metaphor.

Option B: The ring glistened in the sun.

This sentence is a literal description of the ring's appearance and does not involve a metaphor. It describes the action of glistening without comparing it to something else.

Option C: The river was the color of silver.

This sentence uses a simile-like comparison by describing the river's color as similar to silver, but it does not use a metaphor. It describes the color without equating the river to silver itself.

Option D: Her eyes were sapphires.

This is a metaphor because it directly equates her eyes to sapphires, suggesting they are as beautiful or striking as the gemstones. It uses a metaphorical comparison to convey the vividness or beauty of her eyes.

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