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In the sentence "The tiger’s eyes gleamed like polished amber", what figure of speech is used?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · A Tiger in the Zoo
  1. Simile
  2. Metaphor
  3. Hyperbole
  4. Personification
Answer
Simile

The correct answer is Simile — The word "like" indicates a comparison

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the word used to compare two things
  2. The word "like" indicates a comparison
Common mistake: Confusing a simile with a metaphor

Concept tested: Figurative language

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