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Question 7 • FL-1001040-M/J Language Arts 2 B

Which excerpt is an example of a simile?

Answer
A
Death arrived at her door like an unwelcome stray dog.
B
Aunty Misery was a grumpy bear when children were near.
C
The ripe pears were shiny gems, impossible to resist.
D
Wind blew its hot breath through the dusty village.

Explanation

A simile compares two unlike things using “like” or “as.” In choice A, Death is compared to an unwelcome stray dog using “like.” Choice B compares Aunty Misery to a bear without “like” or “as,” making it a metaphor.

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