In the sentence "Time is a thief that steals our youth", the figure of speech used is
Correct answer: B. metaphor
- A. simile
- B. metaphor
- C. hyperbole
- D. onomatopoeia
Explanation
Time is stated to be a thief rather than merely like one, and a direct comparison without like or as is a metaphor. Adding like would make it a simile. It also personifies time, so metaphor and personification often overlap in the same phrase.
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