Modern Language Association, which is a style of writing used for college level writing
If John spends time writing down topic ideas for his research project, the step of the writing process is he actively involved in would be "planning" since he has yet to narrow down topics.
Literature is the correct answer
Simile
She withered our like a smoked salmon
She howls like an animal whenever she is in pain
Metaphor
I will pronounce your name
She was a commodity on the market
Personification
The whole compound was busy
The ocean is calm