AP English Language

The correct answer is: A.Simile

This is a simile because it makes a comparison using "like" — "Shine bright like a diamond." The comparison is made between someone's brightness and a diamond, emphasizing the intensity or brilliance.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

B.Metaphor: A metaphor directly compares two things without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "He is a shining star")....