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:

Mental Representation

The internal depiction of information in the mind, such as images, words, or concepts.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept that develops in infancy.

Conservation

In cognitive development, the understanding that certain properties of objects remain the same, despite changes in the object's appearance.

Egocentrism

A cognitive characteristic in which an individual is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of another person.