The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "An unabridged English-language dictionary is a shortened dictionary for everyday use, and it is the dictionary that most people have in their homes and offices."
Answer:
A: simile.
Explanation:
A simile is a figure of speech that consists in making a comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, this comparison is made using the words "like" and "as." In the given phrase, we can see an example of a simile that is comparing the strength of something with the strength of an ox, using the word "as" to make the comparison. So the correct answer is option A: simile.
D. Is correct. The thesis statement is what your entire essay/paper will be about!