Which technique is used in 'She was as brave as a lion'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A simile
- Step 1: The comparison uses as...as. Step 2. That marks it as a simile. Answer: A simile, which compares using the word as. Why not the others: A metaphor would not use as.
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