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Which is an example of an onomatopoeia?

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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1
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The wind howled through the trees.
His heart was a stone.
She was as fast as a cheetah.
The stars winked in the night sky.
2
Which is an example of an onomatopoeia?
The cake smelled delicious.
The bee buzzed around the flower.
She danced like a swan.
He was a giant among men.
3
What is the purpose of the introduction in a discursive essay?
To summarise the main arguments.
To give the writer’s opinion immediately.
To persuade the reader to agree with one side.
To introduce the topic and outline different views.
4
Which sentence uses personification?
The sun smiled down on the beach.
The rain tapped on my window like a polite visitor.
She was as bright as the moon.
He ran faster than a speeding bullet.
5
What is discursive writing?
A type of writing that discusses different views on a topic.
A type of writing that tells a story.
A type of writing that persuades the reader.
A type of writing that only gives facts.
6
Why is it important to include counterarguments in a discursive essay?
To make the essay longer.
To make your argument weaker.
To show understanding of different viewpoints.
To confuse the reader.
7
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
He was as hungry as a wolf.
The wind whispered wildly through the woods.
The cat sat on the mat.
The river was a winding snake.