Well the answer b and c are both right but I would pick b
Answer:
The setting influences the plot, which includes the story's events. Certain actions are more likely to take place in specific environments. Also, the story's tone and theme rely on its setting. In addition, the setting shapes the characters.
A simile compares using like or as while a metaphor compares things without using like or as
This makes the answer:
Unlike a simile, a metaphor does not use like or as.
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