Explain similie and a metaphor for a beginner​

A simile is comparing two things using like or as, for example:

Her eyes shone like diamonds

That simile is comparing the girl's eyes to diamonds using like

A metaphor is compaing two things, but without using like or as, for example:

He's a snail

This metaphor is comparing the boy to a snail, but not using like or as.

JUST BECAUSE A SENTENCE HAS LIKE OR AS IN IT DOES NOT MEAN IT'S A SIMILE- THE SENTENCE NEEDS TO BE COMPARING TWO THINGS USING LIKE OR AS.

Explanation:

answer: b (host)

viruses use the cells of living organisms to reproduce. the cell which is used by virus is called as "host cell". it is a living cell in which virus multiplies, example bacteria, plant or an animal cell.

in this, the virus is a parasite, which uses host cell for its benefit (reproduction) by using the cell machinary of host cell.

they are most likely about to fight in the battle of gaul