Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of literary device is a comparison between two dissimilar things using like or as?

Metaphor
Simile
Irony
Oxymoron

The correct answer is: Simile

A metaphor is a comparison between two dissimilar things without using like or as, so it is not the correct answer. Irony is a contrast between expectations and reality, which does not involve a direct comparison, making it an incorrect choice. An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, not a comparison using like or as. Therefore, the correct answer is B, simile. In a simile, two dissimilar things are compared using like or as, allowing the reader to make connections and understand the subject better.