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What is a metaphor?1 pointA comparison using "like" or "as"A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truthA direct comparison between two unlike thingsAn exaggeration for effect

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What is a metaphor?1 pointA comparison using "like" or "as"A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truthA direct comparison between two unlike thingsAn exaggeration for effect

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A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things. It is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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