The sentence "He looked as if he were fifteen or sixteen." contains a metaphor, comparing the boy's appearance to his actual age while implying he looks older.
a simile or metaphor
a simile or metaphor
a simile or metaphor
The sentence contains a metaphor. The comparison of the regiment to a machine conveys the idea that it is worn out and inefficient.
The sentence 'Stubborn as a mule' is a simile as it contains the word 'as' which makes it a comparison.
The sentence "She fell to her knees and sank into a dark hole of despair and disbelief" contains a metaphor. The description of sinking into a dark hole is a metaphor for the emotional state of despair and disbelief.
Yes, the sentence contains a metaphor because it compares the oak to a king without using "like" or "as." It attributes the qualities of a king to the oak tree in a symbolic way.
The sentence contains a metaphor (boiling water).PREVIOUS ANSWERER IS WRONGANSWER IS SIMILIE
This sentence contains personification, as it gives human-like qualities (the ability to groan) to the inanimate objects (rocks).
What is a metaphor for the sentence "He liked the smell of the Pastrice?
metaphor