What is a dead metaphor?

Aa metaphor that makes a comparison by using the words “like” or “as”
Ba metaphor that sustains the comparison for several lines or for an entire poem
Ca commonly used metaphor that has become part of ordinary language
Da metaphor that suggests the comparison rather than stating it directly?

Verified Answer :

It could be C? If not. I'm not sure then

Answer:

C: a commonly used metaphor that has become part of ordinary language.

Explanation:

A  metaphor is a figure of speech  that compares two things by saying that one thing is another. A dead metaphor are those metaphors that, traditionally, have lost their force, but continue as clichés, or everyday idioms. For example: The face or hand of a watch no longer bring the comparison with parts of the human body.