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What is the main purpose of similes and metaphors?
What is the main purpose of similes and metaphors?
- To compare two things to show their similarities (correct)
- To confuse the reader
- To show how different two things are
- To provide a literal description
How do similes and metaphors differ?
How do similes and metaphors differ?
- Similes and metaphors are identical in usage
- Similes do not involve any comparison, metaphors do
- Similes state the sameness between two things, metaphors do not
- Similes compare using 'as' or 'like', metaphors do not (correct)
In what way are similes and metaphors similar?
In what way are similes and metaphors similar?
- They both aim to confuse the reader
- They both use 'as' or 'like' in the comparison (correct)
- They both state that two things are identical
- They both avoid comparing any elements
Which of the following phrases indicates a simile?
Which of the following phrases indicates a simile?
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What is the distinguishing factor between a simile and a metaphor?
What is the distinguishing factor between a simile and a metaphor?
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