Identify the figure of speech: "Time is a thief."

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Metaphor

  1. Step 1: A metaphor says one thing is another without "as" or "like". Answer: Metaphor. Why not the others: Simile, Hyperbole and Onomatopoeia don't fit.

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