In the sentence 'Her words were a warm blanket on a cold night', which device is used?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A metaphor
- Step 1: Look at how the comparison is made: words are said to be a blanket. Step 2. There is no 'like' or 'as', so it is a metaphor. Answer: A metaphor. Why not the others: A simile would need 'like' or 'as', and the sentence has neither repeated initial sounds nor sound-imitating words.
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