Question

similes
which of the following best describes a simile?
a. the author compares one thing to another by saying one thing is something else.
b. the author compares one thing to another by using the words \like\ or \as.\
the author compares one thing to another by giving it human - like characteristics.
d. the author uses similar sounds at the beginning of words next to each other.
determine whether each sentence is a simile.
sentence yes no
her skin was white as snow.
your laughter sounds like my favorite song.
even if you cry a river, hell never come back.
my love is as deep as the ocean.

Explanation:

Para la pregunta de definición: Una comparación directa entre dos cosas distintas que usa las palabras "like" (como) o "as" (tan/como) es la característica clave de una símil.
Para la tabla: Se identifica si cada oración usa "like" o "as" para comparar dos elementos distintos:

1. "Her skin was white as snow" usa "as" para comparar la piel con la nieve.
2. "Your laughter sounds like my favorite song" usa "like" para comparar la risa con una canción.
3. "Even if you cry a river, he'll never come back" es una hipérbole (exageración), no una comparación con "like" o "as".
4. "My love is as deep as the ocean" usa "as" para comparar el amor con la profundidad del océano.

Answer:

Pregunta de definición: b. The author compares one thing to another by using the words "like" or "as."
Tabla:

• Her skin was white as snow: YES
• Your laughter sounds like my favorite song: YES
• Even if you cry a river, he'll never come back: NO
• My love is as deep as the ocean: YES