this is not a metaphor because it's not suppose to have like in it. so this is a simile not a metaphor.
It contains an example of a simile, comparing the light with clean white sand.
A simile.
A metaphor
It is a simile.
As quick as a wink is a simile. ----
simile its a simile when you use "like"
simile It is an example of a simile (uses like or as). A simile in itself though is a type of metaphor.
simile
that man
Simile
It is a similie as you are comparing (something) to how sly the fox is. A similie uses the words "like or "as".