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SSAT Upper Level
Reading Comprehension

Identifying Similes in Poetry

Very Easy Figurative Language And Literary Devices Metaphors And Similes

In the poem, the author describes the tranquility of a moonlit night by saying, "The moon hung in the sky like a silver pendant, casting a gentle glow over the sleeping town." The author uses comparisons to evoke feelings of peace and beauty.

Based on this passage, which phrase best illustrates the use of a simile?

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