Free Praxis 5002 Practice Test Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
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. -L. Frank Baum, from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Which of the following are being compared by the simile in the highlighted sentence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The simile in the highlighted sentence compares the Wicked Witch's vision to the strength of a telescope, illustrating how both allow for enhanced perception. This emphasizes her ability to see far beyond the ordinary, much like a telescope magnifies distant objects.
Option A incorrectly compares anger to a telescope's power, which does not relate to vision or perception. Option B misinterprets the comparison, focusing on power and size rather than vision. Option D suggests a comparison between authority and health, which strays from the theme of perception and vision central to the simile.
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