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AP English Language and Composition Flashcards: Use Comparisons Appropriately

Study Use Comparisons Appropriately in AP English Language and Composition with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the definition of a simile?

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ANSWER

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. Uses signal words to make the comparison explicit.

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Read the following excerpt and answer the question. In a city council meeting about expanding bus service, a resident argues that reliable public transit is not a "perk" but basic infrastructure: "A bus route is like a circulatory system—when it runs on time and reaches every neighborhood, the city's economy gets oxygen. But when service is infrequent, whole blocks go numb: workers arrive late, appointments are missed, and local shops lose foot traffic. Last year, our transit agency reported that routes with 15-minute frequency saw a 22% ridership increase, while routes running every 45 minutes lost 11%. If we want more people to use buses, we have to stop treating schedules like suggestions. We wouldn't accept a hospital that delivered oxygen only three times an hour." Which explanation best accounts for the effectiveness of the comparison?
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