We can actually deduce here that the excerpt from "Rikk-Tikki-Tavi" that is NOT an example of a simile is: It is the hardest thing in the world to frighten a mongoose, because he is eaten up from nose to tall with curiosity.
<h3>What is simile?</h3>
Simile is actually known as the figure of speech or figurative language which is used to compare two thins with the use of "as" or "like". Simile is used to compare things that are dissimilar but similar in a way.
We see here that simile is different from metaphor. Metaphor is used to compare things too but doesn't make use of "as" or "like".
The selected answer above doesn't have "as" or "like" in its sentence whereas others have. That is why it is the excerpt that is NOT an example of a simile.
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To clarify connections you want to stress in your writing, use transition words (transitions). These are phrases or words the author uses to connect one idea to the next and to help the reader progress from one idea to the next. So, basically, transitions link sentences and paragraphs together smoothly.