Question

The elephants neck looks like __________________________.

Answer 1

A flamingo's neck looks like an upside down umbrella of the color pink
An elephant's neck looks like a wrinkled gray treeeee trunk
A gazelle's neck looks like the coarse bristle part of a paint brush

Answer 2

Answer:

The elephants neck looks like a barrel.

The gazelle's neck looks like the branch of a tree.

The flamingo's neck looks like a garden hose.

Explanation:

Figurative language is commonly defined as the color used by the writer in order to amplify his or her writing, that is to say, to make the writing more effective, and impactful. Figurative language encompasses several literary devices and techniques such as simile.

The term simile refers to a figurative language that makes a comparison,  between two different things, showing similarities with the help of the words “like” or “as.” In other words, simile refers to a direct comparison.

In this particular case, it is asked to apply simile in the sentences provided in order to compare the neck of each of the animals below to something familiar, resulting in the sentences as follow:

The elephants neck looks like a barrel.

The gazelle's neck looks like the branch of a tree.

The flamingo's neck looks like a garden hose.