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Figures of speech · Question 8 of 60

Question 8

EasyOriginal question

Name the figure of speech in this line.

"The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky."

Options for question 8

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. "Like" compares the stars with diamonds, so it is a simile.

Worth noting

A metaphor would say "the stars were diamonds".

Concept
Simile
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30 s
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Ten questions from Figures of speech, at your own pace.

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Ten questions from Figures of speech, at your own pace.