Analogy, Simile, and Metaphor Quiz
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Which of the following best describes an analogy?

  • A figure of speech in which a thing is explicitly compared to another using 'is' or 'was'
  • A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
  • A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using 'like' or 'as'
  • A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification (correct)

    • What is a simile?

  • A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
  • A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using 'like' or 'as' (correct)
  • A figure of speech in which a thing is explicitly compared to another using 'is' or 'was'
  • A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

    • Which of the following describes a metaphor?

  • A figure of speech in which a thing is explicitly compared to another using 'is' or 'was' (correct)
  • A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
  • A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using 'like' or 'as'
  • A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

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