Question

A …. statement is an …. comparison; it does not compare things explicitly, but suggests, a likeness between them.

• A. sarcastic …. unfair
• B. blatant …. overt
• C. metaphorical …. implied
• D. sanguine …. inherent

Hint:

In analogy questions, focus on the meaning of both blanks together. Often, one correct blank leads directly to the correct pair.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the structure of the sentence 
The key idea is that the statement does not make a direct comparison, but rather suggests a likeness—this is the hallmark of a metaphor. 

Step 2: Examine the blanks 
- A metaphorical statement suggests a comparison without making it directly. 
- The result is an implied comparison, not an overt or explicit one.

Step 3: Eliminate other options 
(A) Sarcastic and unfair do not describe comparison. 
(B) Blatant and overt both indicate explicitness, opposite of what the question says. 
(D) Sanguine and inherent are unrelated to comparison.