Which of the Following Is NOT True About Metaphors

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about metaphors?

• A) A metaphor can influence the way we see reality.
• B) A metaphor can be a figure of speech.
• C) A metaphor can be a symbolic way of expressing an idea.
• D) A metaphor includes the word 'like' or 'as'.
• E) A metaphor can make an abstract comparison between one object and another.

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Definitions:

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that categorizes and defines mental disorders.

Overdiagnosis

The diagnosis of a disease or condition that is unlikely to cause harm during a person's lifetime, leading to unnecessary treatment and anxiety.

Diagnostic Labels

Terms or phrases used by healthcare professionals to identify and classify mental health disorders or medical conditions.

Cognitive Explanations

Theories or accounts that explain human behavior and mental processes in terms of how people understand, think about, and interpret the world around them.