A(n)_____ uses a comparative term such as "like" or "as" to join items from different classes of experience.
A) gerund
B) nonsequitur
C) allegory
D) simile
E) metaphor

Question

A(n)_____ uses a comparative term such as "like" or "as" to join items from different classes of experience.
A) gerund 
B) nonsequitur 
C) allegory 
D) simile 
E) metaphor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things that are typically different classes of experience in order to create a vivid image or understanding.

A(n)_____ Uses a Comparative Term Such as "Like" or "As