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fgiga [73]
2 years ago
14

“Fierce as a dog with its tongue lapping.” Is an example of which figurative language. What idea is the writer emphasizing by us

ing this technique?
English
2 answers:
Nata [24]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Simile

Explanation:

The text is a smile because it's comparing someone or something being fierce to a fierce dog lapping its tongue using the word as. The writer is trying to emphasize that the person is very fierce and possibly aggressive as when a dog laps their tongue to drink water or lick their nose it's usually quick but rough.

Nadya [2.5K]2 years ago
7 0
This is a simile. By incorporating this technique, the author emphasizes the manner of ferocity and enhances the reader’s imaginative understanding of the text.
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