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Which phrase in this excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" uses a simile?

He was not conscious of an effort, but a sharp pain in his wrist apprised him that he was trying to free his hands. He gave the struggle his attention, as an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome. What splendid effort!-what magnificent, what superhuman strength! Ah, that was a fine endeavor! Bravo! The cord fell away; his arms parted and floated upward, the hands dimly seen on each side in the growing light.

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Jacob

12 April, 09:00

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which phrase in this excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" uses a simile?

He was not conscious of an effort, but a sharp pain in his wrist apprised him that he was trying to free his hands. He gave the struggle his attention, as an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome. What splendid effort!-what magnificent, what superhuman strength! Ah, that was a fine endeavor! Bravo! The cord fell away; his arms parted and floated upward, the hands dimly seen on each side in the growing light.

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Rashad Cordova · Answer 1

He gave the struggle his attention, AS an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome.

A simile uses a "like" or "as" to compare the two.