Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• A. The wind howled through the trees.
• B. The night was quiet after the rain.
• C. The world is a stage for every act of our lives.
• D. Her laughter was like bells.

Answer: (C)

A metaphor makes a direct claim that one thing is another. The sentence about the world being a stage treats the world as if it were a stage, making a direct comparison without using like or as. This conveys a vivid idea about life as performance. The wind howling through the trees is personification, giving the wind human traits. The night was quiet after the rain is a straightforward description, not figurative. Her laughter was like bells uses like, which is a simile, not a metaphor.