Which figure of speech uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?

• A. Metaphor
• B. Analogy
• C. Simile
• D. Hyperbole

Answer: (C)

A simile uses “like” or “as” to compare two things, drawing a clear likeness between them. It makes the comparison explicit, often to highlight a particular trait, such as “as brave as a lion” or “her smile was like the sun.” This direct signal of likeness is what distinguishes a simile from other figures of speech. A metaphor makes a comparison without using like or as (for example, “the world is a stage”), an analogy explains a relationship more than a simple similarity, and hyperbole uses exaggeration for emphasis. Since this question is asking for the figure of speech that uses “like” or “as” to compare, the right choice is simile.