Phrases Such as "Dry as a Bone," "Clear as a Bell

question 68

Multiple Choice

Phrases such as "dry as a bone," "clear as a bell," "dark as night," and "smart as a whip" should be avoided in speeches because they are

• A) abstract.
• B) clichés.
• C) similes.
• D) connotative.
• E) figurative.

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