Directions: Complete the following simile.
As ________ as snow.
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bright
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gleaming
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white
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cold
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The simile 'as white as snow' is a straightforward comparison emphasizing pure whiteness, similar to 'as white as a sheet' or 'as white as a ghost.' Snow is universally recognized as the archetype of whiteness in nature. While cold is associated with snow, and bright/gleaming describe its appearance, 'white' is the traditional completion for this simile.