Which sentence contains a metaphor?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Time is a thief.
- Step 1: A metaphor says one thing is another without 'like' or 'as'. Answer: Time is a thief. Why not the others: Time passes like a river., Time passes slowly. and Time is as slow as a snail. don't fit.
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