I believe it is horrid, but I can't be sure...
Answer:
metaphor
Explanation:
Simile - compares two things using like or as
Metaphor - Compares to things without using like or as
The phrase "The assignment was a breeze" compares the assignment and the breeze without using like or as therefore it is a metaphor
The meaning of cryptic in this sentence is - mysterious
Answer:
different kind of vocabulary that means happy
PS:
why is everyone asking this