5. The form of figurative language that uses LIKE, AS, THAN, or RESEMBLES to compare two dissimilar thing is

a. a simile
b. a direct metaphor
c. an implied metaphor
d. personification
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Simile is closest. Similes use "like" or "as," but I've never seen any similes that use "than" or "resembles."

http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/terms/

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http://www.uky.edu/AS/Classics/rhetoric.html

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thxxx

DANG GOOGLE You posted that just now it says!!!

To determine the correct answer, let's break down the question and the options provided. The question is asking for the form of figurative language that uses words like "LIKE," "AS," "THAN," or "RESEMBLES" to compare two dissimilar things. Let's go through the options:

a. Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things using "like" or "as." Since the question mentions words like "LIKE" and "AS" in the comparison, it is likely that "a. a simile" could be the correct answer.

b. Direct metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things by stating that one thing is another. However, the question specifies that words like "LIKE," "AS," "THAN," or "RESEMBLES" are used, so it is unlikely that "b. a direct metaphor" is the correct answer.

c. Implied metaphor: An implied metaphor is a figure of speech that hints or suggests a comparison between two things without using direct comparison words like "LIKE" or "AS." Since the question specifically mentions words like "LIKE" and "AS," it is unlikely that "c. an implied metaphor" is the correct answer.

d. Personification: Personification is a figure of speech that attributes human qualities or characteristics to non-human things. Since the question is asking about a comparison using words like "LIKE," "AS," "THAN," or "RESEMBLES," it is unlikely that "d. personification" is the correct answer.

Based on the analysis, the most appropriate answer is a. a simile, as it matches the criteria specified in the question.