Simile, Metaphor, Or Neither Phrase Quiz
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Kelly's high-pitched laugh was like a hyena's cackle.
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About This Quiz
Determine if phrases are similes, metaphors, or neither. Analyze expressions like 'laugh was like a hyena's cackle' and 'eyes were diamonds' to categorize them.
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The dense fog was like a curtain concealing the road.
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Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Her eyes were diamonds, sparkling in the bright light.
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Correct Answer
A. MetaphorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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His hair was a haystack when he rolled out of bed to get ready for school.
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Correct Answer
A. MetaphorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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After the three hour trail ride through the hills, Jimmy got off his horse and waddled like a duck.
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Correct Answer
A. SimileExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The Statue of Liberty welcomed us to the USA.
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Neither
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The jet blew bubbles of clouds that lingered in the sky.
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Neither
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Oct 12, 2008Quiz Created by
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