The third and fourth options. Flatter, and Caution! :)
Simile
A simile is a comparison using like or as. However a metaphor is a comparison not using like or as
During the fourteenth century, English was termed as Middle English. This is when literature also improved and evolved. There has been changes in grammar, pronunciation as well as orthography. There were also part of English that were simplified or disappeared. Hope this answers your question.