A metaphor such as "Blood is life" is a trope because __________.

A. metaphors create non-literal definitions or word meanings
B. metaphors use an interesting word order
C. metaphors can draw attention to certain key points the speaker wants to make
D. all of these choices
E. none of these choices


Answer: A

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