What literary device is used in the statement about a 'monkey-wrench'?

Simile

Personification

Metaphor

Alliteration

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C. Metaphor

The phrase employs a metaphor by comparing a tool used for repairs to a needed fix for the watch, emphasizing the repair's complexity.

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