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What figure of speech is used in “To follow knowledge like a sinking star”?

AMetaphor

BSimile

CPersonification

DAlliteration

Answer:

B. Simile

Read Explanation:

The phrase compares knowledge to a sinking star using “like”, which makes it a simile. It reflects Ulysses’ longing to pursue knowledge even if it is unreachable.


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