Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
Now the Wicked Witch of the West had but one eye, yet that was as powerful as a telescope, and could see everywhere. So, as she sat in the door of her castle, she happened to look around and saw Dorothy lying asleep, with her friends all about her. They were a long distance off, but the Wicked Witch was angry to find them in her country; so she blew upon a silver whistle that hung around her neck. At once there came running to her from all directions a pack of great wolves. They had long legs and fierce eyes and sharp teeth. (from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum): Highlighted sentence: 'Now the Wicked Witch of the West had but one eye, yet that was as powerful as a telescope, and could see everywhere.' Which of the following are being compared by the simile in the highlighted sentence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The highlighted sentence compares the Wicked Witch's vision to the strength of a telescope, emphasizing her ability to see far and wide despite having only one eye. This simile illustrates her keen perception, akin to the magnifying power of a telescope.
Option A incorrectly pairs the Witch's anger with a telescope's power, which is not the focus of the comparison. Option B misinterprets the comparison by suggesting a link between the Witch's power and the kingdom's size, which is unrelated. Option D mistakenly connects the Witch's authority to her eyesight's health, ignoring the emphasis on her vision's capability.
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