Question 7
EasyOriginal questionWhat is this life if, ,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty’s ,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
"Streams full of stars, like skies at night" is an example of
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The line compares shining streams to the night sky using "like".
Worth noting
A comparison with "like" or "as" is a simile, not a metaphor.
- Concept
- Identifying a simile
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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