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Which quotation from "Hansel and Gretel" is an example of a simile?

A. "They saw that the cottage was made of bread and roofed with cakes."
B. "Suddenly the door opened, and an ancient dame leaning on a staff hobbled out."
C. "After they had finished, two beautiful little white beds were prepared for them."
D. "Then Hansel sprang like a bird out of a cage when the door is opened."



Answer :

Final answer:

In 'Hansel and Gretel', a simile example is shown when Hansel springs 'like a bird out of a cage'.


Explanation:

The quotation from 'Hansel and Gretel' that is an example of a simile is:

'Then Hansel sprang like a bird out of a cage when the door is opened.'

This sentence compares Hansel's movement to a bird leaving a cage, using the word 'like' to show the similarity between the two actions.


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