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19 April, 06:21

Select the correct answer. Which figure of speech is used in this excerpt from act 1 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? ROMEO: O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear! A. oxymoron B. allusion C. simile D. metaphor E. pun

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  1. 19 April, 07:38
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    The answer is C. Simile
  2. 19 April, 08:34
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    The answer is C, a simile. Whenever you see words like "like" or "as", it's a simile. For example, "as vicious as a wolf" or "brave like a lion".
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