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Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
- He is a lion
- He is as brave as a lion (correct)
- He is brave like a lion
- He is brave and fierce
Which statement best describes a metaphor?
Which statement best describes a metaphor?
- It directly compares two unrelated things (correct)
- It always uses the words 'like' or 'as'
- It only compares physical characteristics
- It indirectly implies a comparison
In the phrase 'time is a thief', what literary device is being used?
In the phrase 'time is a thief', what literary device is being used?
- Simile
- Hyperbole
- Personification
- Metaphor (correct)
Study Notes
Literary Devices
- A simile is an example of a figure of speech that compares two different things by using "like" or "as" to make the comparison.
- A metaphor is a statement that directly equates one thing with another, stating that one is the other.
- In the phrase 'time is a thief', the literary device being used is a metaphor, which is a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
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Test your knowledge of similes and metaphors with this quiz! Identify examples of similes, understand the concept of metaphors, and analyze literary devices used in phrases. Perfect for students studying figurative language.
