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A pot of soup sat on the stovetop bubbling and steaming __________. Which of the following phrases can be placed in the blank above so that the sentence illustrates the use of a simile? *

(A) loudly
(B) like a small volcano
(C) out of the pot and down the sides
(D) for several hours

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Answer: B like a small volcano

Explanation: The pot of boiling water is not really a volcano though it seems to act like one, therefore that is a simile.

I'm so glad I had English and Writing classes

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The answer is B……………..
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