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‘She carried the gleaming cup on her back. Like they do with babies...’ Which figure of speech is used here?

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Question

‘She carried the gleaming cup on her back. Like they do with babies...’ Which figure of speech is used here?

Options

  • metaphor

  • simile

  • alliteration

  • personification

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Solution

simile

Explanation:

The figure of speech used here is a simile because the carrying of the cup on Adjoa’s back is compared to the way mothers carry babies on their backs. The word “like” shows the comparison between the two things.

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Chapter 8: The Girl Who Can - COMPETENCY - FOCUSED QUESTIONS [Page 141]

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Evergreen Publication English Treasure Chest Workbook Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 The Girl Who Can
COMPETENCY - FOCUSED QUESTIONS | Q I. (a) 6. | Page 141
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