Question

Which sentences use the same type of figurative language as the underlined phrase in the paragraph?  Mr. Hopewell had to work like a dog to make up for everything he'd be missing while on vacation. First, he had to have everything cleaned from floor to ceiling. Then he had to make sure the shelves were stocked and the record books up-to-date. Choose all answers that are correct.   A. The tiny kitten was light as a feather when I picked it up.   B. Bill had been able to swim like a fish for as long as he could remember.   C. Bang! The door slammed before I could catch it.   D. The little girl was pretty as a picture with the flowers in her hair.

Answer 1

Well the underlined phrase is a simile which is a comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" so 
A)The tiny kitten was as light as a feather when I picked it up
B) Bill had been able to swim like a fish for as long as he could remember
D)The little girl was pretty as a picture with the flowers in her hair

Answer 2

The answers are, A. B. And D.