Question

1. which of the following is an example of a simile in the sermon? a) \the bow of god’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string.\ b) \you are like a spider dangling over a fire, held only by a thin thread.\ c) \hell is ready. the fire is burning, the furnace is hot, and the pit is open wide.\ d) \christ has opened the door of mercy.\

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison using "like" or "as". Option B uses "like" to compare a person to a spider, making it a simile. The other options do not use such comparative words for simile - A is a metaphor about God's wrath, C is a description of hell, and D is a metaphor about Christ's mercy.

Answer:

B) "You are like a spider dangling over a fire, held only by a thin thread."