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Which sentence is the best example of simile?

A. Sleepiness poured over me like warm molasses over gingerbread.
B. I don't know about you, but if something is free, I'm taking it!
C. Brothers and sisters, let's show everyone we believe in human
rights!
D. I'm sure Marlena won't mind if her wedding cake is just a few days
late.

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Answer: Sleepiness poured over me like warm molasses over gingerbread.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Tom Bascom
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Answer:

(A.) Sleepiness poured over me like warm molasses over gingerbread.

Step-by-step explanation:

Similes are a comparison using like or as. None of the other choices have anything similar compared to A, therefore A is the best example of a simile.

User Rick Koshi
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