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A Gigantic Feat
Elizabeth Kibler
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
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A I don’t believe I would be very excited during the ascent, and I may not reach the apex; yet, I would savor the astonishing panoramic views.I don’t believe I would be very excited during the ascent, and I may not reach the apex; yet, I would savor the astonishing panoramic views.
B For me, riding the elevator to the top floor of a tall building is much like trekking up Mount Everest—it’s a gigantic feat of willpower.For me, riding the elevator to the top floor of a tall building is much like trekking up Mount Everest—it’s a gigantic feat of willpower.
C I’ve concluded we should embark on an exhilarating and exciting trip this year—something we’ve never done before.I’ve concluded we should embark on an exhilarating and exciting trip this year—something we’ve never done before.
D The root word phobia, meaning “fear of,” comes from the Greek word –phobos, which means “fearing.”The root word phobia, meaning “fear of,” comes from the Greek word –phobos, which means “fearing.”
Elizabeth Kibler
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
Responses
A I don’t believe I would be very excited during the ascent, and I may not reach the apex; yet, I would savor the astonishing panoramic views.I don’t believe I would be very excited during the ascent, and I may not reach the apex; yet, I would savor the astonishing panoramic views.
B For me, riding the elevator to the top floor of a tall building is much like trekking up Mount Everest—it’s a gigantic feat of willpower.For me, riding the elevator to the top floor of a tall building is much like trekking up Mount Everest—it’s a gigantic feat of willpower.
C I’ve concluded we should embark on an exhilarating and exciting trip this year—something we’ve never done before.I’ve concluded we should embark on an exhilarating and exciting trip this year—something we’ve never done before.
D The root word phobia, meaning “fear of,” comes from the Greek word –phobos, which means “fearing.”The root word phobia, meaning “fear of,” comes from the Greek word –phobos, which means “fearing.”
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The sentence that is an example of a simile is:
B "For me, riding the elevator to the top floor of a tall building is much like trekking up Mount Everest—it’s a gigantic feat of willpower."
This sentence uses "like" to compare two different actions, which is characteristic of a simile.
B "For me, riding the elevator to the top floor of a tall building is much like trekking up Mount Everest—it’s a gigantic feat of willpower."
This sentence uses "like" to compare two different actions, which is characteristic of a simile.
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