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SSAT Upper Level
Reading Comprehension

Identifying Metaphors and Similes

Very Easy Figurative Language And Literary Devices Metaphors And Similes

In the poem "The Stars are Diamonds in the Sky," the author uses several figurative language techniques to describe the beauty of the night sky. One notable metaphor is when the author compares stars to diamonds, suggesting that they twinkle and shine just as beautifully. The reader can visualize the brilliant shimmer of the stars against the dark canvas of the night. This comparison not only illustrates the visual beauty but also implies that the stars are precious and rare, much like diamonds.

Based on this excerpt, which of the following sentences contains a simile or metaphor similar to the author’s comparison of stars to diamonds?

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