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

A) He was not conscious of an effort
B) a sharp pain in his wrist apprised him that he was trying to free his hands
C)as an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome.
D) his arms parted and floated upward, the hands dimly seen on each side in the growing light .

Question

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

A) He was not conscious of an effort
B) a sharp pain in his wrist apprised him that he was trying to free his hands
C)as an idler might observe the feat of a juggler, without interest in the outcome.
D) his arms parted and floated upward, the hands dimly seen on each side in the growing light .

anonymous · Answer

Is it a simile or a metaphor?

anonymous · Answer

the answer is c because in the beginning it uses as. A simile uses as or like.