Which is the best definition of metaphor? A. An indirect comparison that uses the words like or as; for example, "You're as pretty as a picture" B. A direct comparison between two unlike things; for example, "My tongue is sandpaper" C. A comparison between two things that are closely related; for example, "Gorillas are larger than chimpanzees" D. An unusual comparison that is meant to be funny; for example, "My uncle looks just like a sweet potato"