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Similes and Metaphors

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Similes and metaphors

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Question 5

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In your own words, explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

Question 1

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A simile can be defined as

A a literary device where 2 or more things are compared using the words "is" or "are"

B a literary device where the same vowel or consanant sound is used multiple times in a sentence

C a literary device where 2 or more things are compared using the words "like" or "as"

D a literary device where non human things are given human like qualities

Question 2

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A metaphor can be defined as

A  a literary device where non human things are given human like qualities

B  a literary device where 2 or more things are compared using the words "is" or "are"

C  a literary device where the same vowel or consanant sound is used multiple times in a sentence

D  a literary device where 2 or more things are compared using the words "like" or "as"

Question 3

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Which sentences are similes? (check all that apply)

A  The girl looked as innocent as an angel.

B  You are my sunshine.

C  The hole looked as deep as the ocean.

D  He was the glue holding it all together.

Question 4

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Which sentences are metaphors? (check all that apply)

A  He was the light of my life

B  The sound of the door closing was music to my ears.

C  Her heart was hard as stone.

D  Her skin looked as flawless as a porcelain doll.