Question 12
EasyOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"She is as brave as a lion."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
"As ... as" compares her courage with a lion's, so it is a simile.
Worth noting
A metaphor would say "she is a lion".
- Concept
- Simile
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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