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Question
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The (enemy) soldiers will be driven away like ___________
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Solution
The (enemy) soldiers will be driven away like: sheep. This comparison is made because sheep, who are considered to be foolish animals, can be manoeuvered and manipulated easily.
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