Choose the correct figure of speech in the following sentence.
'He is one of the three pillars of our organisation.'

The correct answer is Option D (Metaphor).

Key Points:
• Concept: Figures of Speech. A Metaphor is an implied comparison between two distinct things without using words like 'as' or 'like'.
• Explanation: In 'He is one of the three pillars of our organisation', a person is directly compared to a 'pillar' (support structure) without using 'like' or 'as'. This is an implied comparison, making it a Metaphor.
• Other Figures:
• Simile: Uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.
• Paradox: A self-contradictory statement.
• Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
• Official Key: Option 4 ('Metaphor') is the official answer.
• Key Takeaway: Remember: Direct comparison without 'like' or 'as' is a Metaphor.