Function of Simile: Fiction/Drama
AP English Literature and Composition · Flashcards
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION · FLASHCARDS
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QUESTION
Identify the simile in this sentence: "The hallway was as silent as a tomb."
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Identify the most likely function of the simile: "His apology sat between them like smoke."
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What is the most common function of a simile in fiction or drama?
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To clarify a quality by comparison and sharpen imagery. Makes abstract concepts concrete through relatable comparisons.
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