In chapter 7, Helen writes a child's mind is like a shallow brook which ripples and danced merrily over the stony course of its education. This is an example of a/an___?

a: metaphor

b: allegory

c: alliteration

d: simile

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Jovani Davila · Answer 1

It is a simile, because the author used the words (like) and (a), those are always hints that it is a simile.

In chapter 7, Helen writes a child's mind is like a shallow brook which ripples and danced merrily over the stony course of its education. This is an example of a/an___?a: metaphorb: allegoryc: alliterationd: simile