Question

Select two examples of figurative language used in the passage.

Incorrect answer A.
“. . . with a broom . . . “ (paragraph 1)

Incorrect answer B.
“. . . stay warm and dry . . .” (paragraph 3)

Incorrect answer C.
“. . . an old, brown house . . .” (paragraph 5)

Incorrect answer D.
“. . . a curly black head . . .“ (paragraph 8)

Correct answer E.
“. . . as hoarsely as a raven . . .” (paragraph 12)

Correct answer F.
“. . . dull as tombs . . .”

Answer 1

Answer: E and F

Answer choice E is an example of a simile since it uses "as" to compare two things. Answer choice F is also a simile since it compares dullness to tombs using "as". A simile is a form of figurative language. Therefore, answer choices E and F are correct.