FTCE Pre-K Prekindergarten PK-3 Practice Exam

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The phrase "He ran as fast as a startled rabbit" is an example of what literary device?

  1. Metaphor

  2. Simile

  3. Analogy

  4. Alliteration

The correct answer is: Analogy

The phrase "He ran as fast as a startled rabbit" is an example of a simile. This literary device is used to make a comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the comparison emphasizes the speed of the person by likening it to the quickness of a startled rabbit, which is known for its swift movements when frightened. In contrast, a metaphor would directly state that one thing is another without using "like" or "as." An analogy, on the other hand, often draws a more extensive comparison between two ideas or concepts to explain or clarify something and isn’t limited to just a brief phrase. Alliteration involves the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words, which is not present in this phrase.

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