Both simile and metaphor are figures of speech used to compare two things. However, there is a difference. The simile is a more direct comparison than the metaphor. It uses words <em>like </em>and <em>as</em>, while the metaphor omits them, stating that something is something else.
As we can see here, in the fifth line, the word <em>like</em><em> </em>is used: .<em>.. or </em><em>like</em><em> a pair of thick socks... </em>This shows us that the poet is using a simile. He compares his poem to a pair of thick socks, suggesting that it can provide warmth and comfort.
D. The speaker thinks he took the road less traveled, but is not sure if it has made any difference in his life.
Explanation:
Answering this question involves reading the entire poem to fully understand the context, while laying emphasis on lines 9-12. After which the answer can be seen in lines 18-20.
