Question

Tap the correct meaning of this metaphor.
'Her words cut deeper than a knife.'

• A.
  Her words are so kind and sweet that they help you become healthy and happy.
• B.
  She always cuts fruits with her knife while talking.
• C.
  Her words are so sharp or hurtful that they can hurt your feelings and cause emotional pain.
• D.
  Her words are very deep that they make you feel loved.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Her words are so sharp or hurtful that they can hurt your feelings and cause emotional pain.
The correct answer is 'Her words are so sharp or hurtful that they can hurt your feelings and cause emotional pain'. Here, the sharpness of 'her words' is compared to a knife, which means they are very painful to hear.