Question

Which phrase in this excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" uses a simile?

Answer 1

As an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome. What splendid effort! -what magnificent, what superhuman strength! Ah, that was a fine endeavor! Bravo! The cord fell away; 
This is the sentence that uses a simile because it uses the word "as" do describe a like situation.