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QuizMultiple Choice

Speed and Velocity

Question 18 • LA-Physical Science A

Which is an example of descriptive detail using a simile in this passage?

Answer
A
“I noticed how white and well-shaped his own hands were.”
B
“His eyes were melancholy, and were set back deep under his brow.”
C
“His face was ruggedly formed, but it looked like ashes”
D
“Everything about this old man was in keeping with his dignified manner.”

Explanation

A simile compares two things using words such as “like” or “as.” Choice C says the man’s face “looked like ashes,” comparing his appearance to ashes, so it uses a simile. The other choices describe his hands, eyes, or manner without making that kind of comparison.

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