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The line "Her wedding ring hangs like a jewel" illustrates which literary device?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 12 · English · Aunt Jennifer Tigers
  1. Simile
  2. Metaphor
  3. Personification
  4. Hyperbole
Answer
Simile

The correct answer is Simile — Answer the question with the chosen option.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognize the word "like" which compares two unlike objects.
  2. Identify that the ring is compared to a jewel to highlight its beauty.
  3. Understand that this comparison is a simile, not a metaphor.
  4. Select the option that correctly identifies the device.
  5. Answer the question with the chosen option.
Common mistake: Mistaking the comparison for a metaphor

Concept tested: Use of simile

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