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

• A. A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
• B. Metaphor
• C. Analogy
• D. Irony

Answer: (A)

Using 'like' or 'as' to compare two things is the hallmark of a simile. A simile makes a direct comparison by saying one thing is like or as something else, helping readers picture a trait more vividly. For example, "as bright as the sun" or "like a detective on a case" show the comparison clearly. The option describing a comparison using 'like' or 'as' captures exactly how a simile signals that comparison. Metaphor also makes a comparison, but it does not use like or as (e.g., "time is a thief"). An analogy is a broader, more detailed comparison of relationships. Irony involves saying the opposite of what is meant. So the described option is the correct one because it precisely identifies how a simile works.