Simile, Metaphor, Or Neither Phrase Quiz

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Choose the correct answer for each phrase.

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1.

Kelly's high-pitched laugh was like a hyena's cackle.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
A. Simile

Explanation
The given sentence compares Kelly's high-pitched laugh to a hyena's cackle using the word "like." This indicates that it is a simile, which is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using "like" or "as." In this case, the comparison suggests that Kelly's laugh is loud and reminiscent of the distinctive sound made by a hyena.

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2.

The Statue of Liberty welcomed us to the USA.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
C. Neither
3.

The dense fog was like a curtain concealing the road.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
A. Simile

Explanation
The given statement "The dense fog was like a curtain concealing the road" is an example of a simile. It compares the dense fog to a curtain, indicating that the fog is similar to a curtain in the way it conceals the road. A simile uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison between two different things, emphasizing the similarity between them. In this case, the simile helps to create a vivid image of the fog and its effect on the road.

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4.

Her eyes were diamonds, sparkling in the bright light.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
B. Metaphor

Explanation
The given sentence compares her eyes to diamonds, implying that they are as bright and sparkling as diamonds. This is a metaphor because it directly states that her eyes are diamonds, rather than using "like" or "as" to make a comparison.

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5.

After the three hour trail ride through the hills, Jimmy got off his horse and waddled like a duck.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
A. Simile

Explanation
The given sentence compares Jimmy's movement after the trail ride to that of a duck by using the phrase "waddled like a duck." This is an example of a simile, which is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the comparison emphasizes the awkward or clumsy way Jimmy is walking, similar to how a duck waddles.

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His hair was a haystack when he rolled out of bed to get ready for school.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
B. Metaphor

Explanation
The given sentence compares the person's hair to a haystack, implying that it was messy and disheveled. This comparison is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid image in the reader's mind. Therefore, the correct answer is metaphor, as it uses figurative language to make a comparison.

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7.

The jet blew bubbles of clouds that lingered in the sky.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
C. Neither

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Simile, Metaphor, Or Neither Phrase Quiz

Kelly's high-pitched laugh was like a hyena's cackle.

The Statue of Liberty welcomed us to the USA.

The dense fog was like a curtain concealing the road.

Her eyes were diamonds, sparkling in the bright light.

After the three hour trail ride through the hills, Jimmy got off his horse and waddled like a duck.

His hair was a haystack when he rolled out of bed to get ready for school.

The jet blew bubbles of clouds that lingered in the sky.