Question

Identify the figure of speech: King Richard was as brave as a ............

• A. Tiger
• B. Lion
• C. Bear
• D. Wolf

Hint:

Remember: metaphors make indirect comparisons without using ‘like’ or ‘as’, while similes use ‘like’ or ‘as’ for direct comparisons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The sentence “King Richard was as brave as a lion” uses a direct comparison with ‘as’, which is a classic example of a simile.
Similes compare two unlike things using words like ‘like’ or ‘as’ to highlight a shared trait—in this case, bravery.
Here, the bravery of King Richard is compared to that of a lion, which is culturally symbolic of courage.
This helps the reader instantly understand the extent of his bravery through a vivid image.
Therefore, the correct figure of speech identified here is a simile, and the correct option for the comparison is (B) Lion.