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A metaphor is a comparison between two things or ideas to show how one of the things is similar to the other. Unlike a simile, a metaphor does not use the words "like" or "as." Read the following passage.

Mike’s love for tacos burns bright, an undying flame that can never be extinguished, not even by a bad chalupa.

Which of the following best describes the metaphor in this passage?

A
Mike’s love for tacos is compared to a bad chalupa.

B
Mike loves tacos.

C
Mike’s love for tacos is compared to a flame.

D
Mike’s love is compared to a taco.

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