Identify the figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles
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Identify the figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Personification
- Alliteration
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Metaphor
A metaphor speaks of a thing as being something it only resembles (e.g. 'he is a lion'), without 'like' or 'as'. A simile uses 'like/as'; personification gives human qualities; alliteration repeats sounds.
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