Question

Which excerpt is an example of a simile? death arrived at her door like an unwelcome stray dog. aunty misery was a grumpy bear when children were near. the ripe pears were shiny gems, impossible to resist. wind blew its hot breath through the dusty village.?

Answer 1

death arrived at her door like an unwelcome stray dog

Answer 2

Answer: A) death arrived at her door like an unwelcome stray dog.

Explanation: A simile is a figure of speech that consists in making a comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, this comparison is made using the words "like" and "as." From the given options, the excerpt that represents an example of a simile, is the corresponding to option A, because it compares death to an unwelcome stray dog by using the word "like."