Question

the box was as light as a feather. a metaphor - a comparison that does not use \like\ or \as\ b simile - a comparison using \like\ or \as\ c hyperbole - exaggeration usually for comic effect d personification - giving human qualities to objects or animals e alliteration - the same letter or sound in closely connected words in a sentence f onomatopoeia - a word formed from the sound it makes

Explanation:

The sentence "The box was as light as a feather" uses "as" to make a comparison, which matches the definition of a simile (a comparison using "like" or "as"). Option B defines simile as a comparison using "like" or "as", so it's the correct choice.

Answer:

B. Simile - a comparison using "like" or "as"