Which sentences contain similes? check all that apply.

when jill opened the door, the cat bolted out, a furry ball of pent-up energy.
sanjay, in his suit and tie, stood out like a sore thumb.
the moon was a sliver of light against the blackness of the sky.
anika’s hands were shaking like leaves as she got up to give her presentation.
the finch was as busy as a bee, building her nest.
the cabin stood as a solemn sentinel on the shore of the lake.

The correct answers are B. Sanjay, in his suit and tie, stood out like a sore thumb, D. Anika's hands were shaking like leaves as she got up to give her presentation, E. The finch was as busy as a bee, building her nest, and F. The cabin stood as a solemn sentinel on the shore of the lake

Explanation:

The simile is a literary figure used in texts such as poetry to convey a deep meaning by comparing two or more ideas, objects or elements. This literary figure can be identified because different from metaphor, it uses explicit words to establish a comparison; this includes the words "like" and "as". This implies the sentences that contain simile are

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

the correct answer is:   [d]:   " diagram "   .

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