Which figure of speech compares two things using like or as?

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

Answer: (A)

Using like or as to compare two things is a simile. It helps you picture how one thing is similar to another by linking them with words such as like or as, for example, “as bright as the sun” or “like a fish out of water.” This explicit comparison is what makes it a simile.

Other options describe different ideas: a metaphor makes a direct claim that one thing is another without using like or as, exaggeration is about making things seem bigger than they are (hyperbole), and alliteration focuses on repeating the same starting sounds in nearby words. So the expression that uses like or as to draw a comparison is the simile.