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What is the primary purpose of a ‘metaphor’?

A. To compare two unlike things
B. To provide a rhyme
C. To create a rhythm
D. To describe a scene

Answer: To compare two unlike things


Additional Information: A metaphor directly compares two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way.


Subjects: Poetry Analysis, Literature

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