Which lines in this excerpt from Phillis Wheatley's poem "Goliath of Gath" contain examples of figurative language?

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anonymous · Answer

A) The hosts on two opposing mountains stood,

B) Thick as the foliage of the waving wood

C) Between them an extensive valley lay

D) O'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,

E) In the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,

*Can choose more than one answer*

anonymous · Answer

well figurative language is saying one thing but meaning another, so usually its hidden in-text. And these choices aren't easy to decipher lol. but I would say, B, D, and E.

anonymous · Answer

I honestly thought the same, but as I said before, I wanted to get a second opinion. I've taken these tests so many times and failed them by just one question.

anonymous · Answer

Right, I get it.