Metaphor Quiz Definition & Examples When & How to Write a Metaphor Quiz 1. Which of the following is NOT a mixed metaphor?a.John smelled a rat and had to nip it in the bud.b.Veterinary medicine is my bread and butter.c.His inflamed temper was just the tip of the iceberg.d.This bright-eyed young buck is the cream of the Harvard crop! 2. Why should you avoid using metaphor in formal essays?a.Metaphors are technically untrue statementsb.Metaphors are often vaguec.Metaphors can sound overly colloquiald.All of the above 3. Although metaphor is more suitable for creative writing, there is a very similar technique that can be used effectively in formal essays. What is it?a.Simile/Analogyb.Metonymc.Extended metaphord.Mixed metaphor 4. Which of the following is NOT a type of metaphor?a.Simileb.Metonymc.Personificationd.These are all types of metaphor Definition & Examples When & How to Write a Metaphor Quiz