Like burnt-out torches by a sick man's bed.

Which type of figuative language is being used? How do you know?

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Like burnt-out torches by a sick man's bed.

Which type of figuative language is being used?  How do you know?

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

Another one-

When the stars threw down their spears, / And water'd heaven with their tears,

Which type of figurative language is being used? How do you know?

anonymous · Answer

I got it

one more-

The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas,

The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,

Which type of figurative language is being used?  How do you know?

anonymous · Answer

@TheRealMeeeee

anonymous · Answer

metaphor-they are comparing the moon to the ghost ship

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much!!

Last one-
Oh, never, if I live to a million, / Shall I feel such a terrible pain.

Which type of figurative language is being used? How do you know?

anonymous · Answer

Hyperbole

anonymous · Answer

How do you know?

anonymous · Answer

because a Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome :D