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Which sentence from the excerpt contains a metaphor in the short story thank you ma'am?
The sentence "He looked as if he were fifteen or sixteen." contains a metaphor, comparing the boy's appearance to his actual age while implying he looks older.
May indicate that a sentence contains a contrast context clue.?
a simile or metaphor
What may indicate a sentence contains a comparison context clue?
a simile or metaphor
What may indicate that a sentence contains a comparison context clue?
a simile or metaphor
What may indicate that a sentence contains a contrast context clue.?
a simile or metaphor
But the regiment was a machine run down. The sentence above contains an example of which literary term?
The sentence contains a metaphor. The comparison of the regiment to a machine conveys the idea that it is worn out and inefficient.
Is as stubborn as a mule a simile or metaphor?
The sentence 'Stubborn as a mule' is a simile as it contains the word 'as' which makes it a comparison.
Is the sentence in Esperanza Rising She fell to her knees and sank into a dark hole of despair and disbelief a simile metaphor or personification?
The sentence "She fell to her knees and sank into a dark hole of despair and disbelief" contains a metaphor. The description of sinking into a dark hole is a metaphor for the emotional state of despair and disbelief.
Is the sentence his brawny arms a metaphor?
No, "his brawny arms" is not a metaphor because it is a literal description of someone's physical attributes. Metaphors involve a comparison between two unlike things to create a more vivid image or convey a deeper meaning.
The winds were up the bay was a pot of boiling water what does literary device does this sentence contain?
The sentence contains a metaphor (boiling water).PREVIOUS ANSWERER IS WRONGANSWER IS SIMILIE
What is a complex sentence for signify?
Although her actions appeared innocent, they often signified a deeper motive.
What is a metaphor for the sentence he liked the smell of the pastries?
What is a metaphor for the sentence "He liked the smell of the Pastrice?
