Question

the seen, the known
dissolve in iridescence, become
illusive flesh of light
that was not, was, forever is.
o light beheld as through refracting tears.
here is the aura of that world
each of us has lost.
here is the shadow of its joy.
--\monets waterlilies,\
robert hayden
which phrase is an example of a simile?
○ \the seen, the known / dissolve in iridescence\
○ \o light beheld as through refracting tears.\
○ \here is the aura of that world / each of us has lost.\
○ \here is the shadow of its joy.\

Explanation:

A simile uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison. The phrase "O light beheld as through refracting tears" uses "as" to compare how the light is beheld to how it would be through refracting tears, fitting the simile definition. Other options lack "like" or "as" for comparison.

Answer:

B. "O light beheld as through refracting tears."