It is a describing two things using like or as.

The correct answer is:  [A]:  "{compares two things using "like" or "as"}". _________________________________________________________ Note:   _________________________________________________________ Choice "A" is correct description of the literary device known as a "simile" . _________________________________________________________ Choice "B" refers to:  "imagery" . _________________________________________________________ Choice "C" is incorrect; since a "simile", by definition, ALWAYS DOES compare two or more things with the use of the word "like" ; or "as" . _________________________________________________________ Choice "D" refers to: "personification" . _________________________________________________________