Metaphors, like similes, help shape an idea in the reader's mind. Metaphors can be stronger than similes because they don't use "like" or "as." They don't beat around the bush. They come right out and say it! They link things together directly.

Which of the following sentences is a metaphor?

A
The breeze smells of smoke.

B
“Listening to him talk is so exhausting that you need a nap afterwards,” she sighed dramatically.

C
The snake slowly blinked its amber-colored eyes.

D
The thief was a wolf on the prowl.

What rhetorical device were the declaration's signers using when they said used strong, emotional words to describe the grievances against the king?

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

How do the excerpt and diagram complement one another?