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Which sentence contains an example of a simile?

A. Her smile is a ray of sunshine.
B. He runs like the wind.
C. The thunder roared.
D. The stars danced in the sky.

Explanation:

Option 2 uses "like" to make a comparison, which is characteristic of a simile. Other options are examples of metaphor or personification.

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