Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The following passage is from How to Train Your Dragon, by Cressida Cowell.
"Hiccup will be in charge and that is an order!" screamed Gobber, who didn't do noises quieter than screaming. He was a seven-foot giant with a mad glint in his one working eye and a beard like exploding fireworks.
Which of the following types of figurative language is best exemplified in the passage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage best exemplifies simile, as it directly compares two unlike things using "like" or "as," enhancing imagery and understanding. Puns, option A, rely on wordplay and double meanings, which are not present in the passage. Hyperbole, option C, involves exaggerated statements for emphasis, but the passage does not employ such exaggeration. Alliteration, option D, focuses on the repetition of initial consonant sounds, which may not be evident in the text. Thus, the use of simile is the most fitting type of figurative language here.
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