Would this be a simile, a metaphor, or some other form of literature?

Question

"She seemed marooned in a sea of staring, buzzing faces." Its from Stargirl and I'm not sure what it would be. I think its a simile but im not so sure........plz help! 5 stars for best answer!

Answer 1

it would be a simile because it used the word seem

similes use the wrds like, seem, or as

metaphors compare two unlike things

so this is definitely a simile

Answer 2

I think this is metaphor based on this definition.:)

Metaphors are comparisons that show how two things that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important way. Metaphors are a way to describe something. Authors use them to make their writing more interesting or entertaining.

Unlike similes that use the words “as” or “like” to make a comparison, metaphors state that something is something else.

from:rhlschool.com

hope this would help :)