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Figurative Language in a Poem

Question 7 • (OC27) Intensive Reading 3-1000416-S1-VRobinson-VOL7006P=TG97%

Which is an example of figurative language?

Answer
A
The lightning and thunder struck noisily.
B
My snowman melted into a sad puddle.
C
Our flowers needed plenty of sunshine.
D
Her bicycle ride was long and bumpy.

Explanation

A puddle cannot actually feel sadness, so calling it a “sad puddle” uses figurative language by giving the melted snowman a human-like quality. The other choices describe ordinary events or qualities more literally.

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