"He is as straight as an arrow." is an example of:?

Question

A.Simile
B.Metaphor
C.Personification
D.Hyperbole

Answer 1

A. Simile since it uses "as" (Similes use "like" or "as" to make comparison)

Answer 2

Simile

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simile

A simile is a juxtaposed comparison of two or more objects to draw attention to their similarities. In English, similes are typically marked by use of "like" or "as" or "than", or "resembles". Similes are a specific and formulaic form of allegory.

A popular mnemonic for a simile is that "a simile is similar or alike."

Some simple examples of similes:

Walking onto those sun-warmed stones was like stepping onto a hot plate.
The cat, quick as lightning, pounced on the rat.
She's as dull as a doorknob.

Answer 3

Something that compares one thing to another - this is like that - is a simile. Something that says that something IS another is a metaphor. Saying "he *is* an arrow" would be a metaphor. Now, what do you think the answer is?

Answer 4

It is definitely Simile sweetheart. It originates from late Middle English.

Answer 5

A. Simile, because it uses "as". A phrase comparing one object to another using "like" or "as" is considered a simile.

Answer 6

a simile i think
a metaphor doesn't use like or as .
an example of a metaphor : His abs are rocks .
an example of a simile : His abs are like rocks . or you can say His abs are as hard as rocks .
but when you use a metaphor your saying his abs are like rocks but your not using like or as .
you can go to wikipedia.com and check yourself !!
its not a metaphor !
if it was you would be saying he was an arrow .

Answer 7

This is a Similie... because you used "Like or As"

yay... the education system learned me to answer standardized test questions!!!

Answer 8

A. simile

a simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
ex. run like the wind

hope this helps :)

Answer 9

Metaphor

Answer 10

A. Simile

Simile-uses the words "like" and "as"