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She's a lioness; don't mess with her. She'll not spare you if you're a prankster. Pick out the line that has a metaphor in it. - English

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She's a lioness; don't mess with her.
She'll not spare you if you're a prankster.

Pick out the line that has a metaphor in it.

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Solution

‘She’s a lioness’ is the line that has a metaphor in it.

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Chapter 3.2: I am Every Woman - Exercise [Page 86]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 3.2 I am Every Woman
Exercise | Q B. 2. a) | Page 86

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