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  • 14-12-2021
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"Billy was hungry as a bear after running 5 miles" is a...
a. simile
b. metaphor

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leilaisawesome
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  • 14-12-2021

Answer: a. simile

Explanation:

Since the sentence uses the word "as" to compare, and similes contain the words "like" or "as," the sentence is a simile.

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