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You learn how writers make language vivid by comparing things, giving human qualities to objects, or saying one thing is another. This helps you understand stories, poems, and passages more clearly in reading and literature work.
You should already be able to read short sentences with understanding. It also helps if you know the meanings of common adjectives and action words.
Not confident yet? Work through Listening and speaking first.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of…
Working: A simile compares two things using "as" or "like".
This usually appears in Junior High School English work on oral language and literature, where learners study how language creates meaning and interest. It also supports preparation for BECE-style reading and literature questions.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Other JHS Oral Language & Literature skills in English, at the same point in the course.
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6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.