“fighting Grendel was like fighting the sea” is an example of A. alliteration B. metaphor C. simile D. theme

this is due at 10 so.. can someone answer this fairly fast?

Explanation:

Alliteration is the repetition of letters or sounds.

A metaphor is a direct comparison.

A simile is a comparison using the words "like" or "as".

Theme is the main idea.

We are given the sentence:

"Fighting Grendel was like fighting the sea"

This sentence compares fighting Grendel to fighting the sea, using the word like.

Therefore, the best answer choice is C. simile.

i believe that the answer is true.

i have identified the gerund in this sentence by writing it in all capitals.

gerund phrase: writing it in all capitals

gerund use: object of preposition