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Which figure of speech is being described in the text?
Which figure of speech is being described in the text?
- Simile (correct)
- Metaphor
- Personification
- Hyperbole
What is the purpose of using a simile in writing?
What is the purpose of using a simile in writing?
- To express emotions
- To create humor
- To make a comparison (correct)
- To provide factual information
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
- The sun is a golden ball in the sky.
- Her smile was as bright as the sun. (correct)
- The waves crashed against the shore.
- The wind whispered through the trees.
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Figures of Speech
- A figure of speech being described is a simile.
Purpose of Similes
- The purpose of using a simile in writing is to make a comparison between two unlike things to create a vivid and evocative representation.
Examples of Similes
- An example of a simile is a sentence that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as," such as "He ran like a cheetah" or "She sings as sweetly as a bird."
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