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Which sentences contain similes? Check all that apply.When Jill opened the door, the cat bolted out, a furry ball of pent-up energy.Sanjay, in his suit and tie, stood out like a sore thumb.The moon was a sliver of light against the blackness of the sky.Anika’s hands were shaking like leaves as she got up to give her presentation.The finch was as busy as a bee, building her nest.The cabin stood as a solemn sentinel on the shore of the lake.

A
When Jill opened the door, the cat bolted out, a furry ball of pent-up energy.
B
Sanjay, in his suit and tie, stood out like a sore thumb.
C
The moon was a sliver of light against the blackness of the sky.
D
Anika’s hands were shaking like leaves as she got up to give her presentation.
E
The finch was as busy as a bee, building her nest.
F
The cabin stood as a solemn sentinel on the shore of the lake.
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Read the passage. What is the meaning of this oxymoron?

A
There is no such thing as equality.
B
Everyone is equal.
C
Equality exists only for animals.
D
Animals are equal to humans.

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