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Which lines in the poem contain a simile? (1 point)
lines 3–4
lines 9–10
lines 13–14
lines 16–17



16 With measured beat and slow
17 Like a sexton ringing the village bell

the answer is 16, 17 but why could someone explain it?

Respuesta :

A simile uses like or as to compare something

Answer:

Simile means the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind like eg she is innocent like an angel.

Explanation:

The given option B is correct as in the line comparison is made by using the phrase wave upon wave, shall break or pass as an army tread. Here the comparison is made either u LL break like a wave upon wave or u will pass like army tread.

In other options, contrary to this metaphor is used not the comparison is done.

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