Hiya :) Could someone check this, to make sure it's correct? If not, would you mind explaining to me why?

"For nonconformity, the world whips you with displeasure," is an example of which type of figurative language?

A. similie
B. metaphor
C. personification

Question

Hiya :) Could someone check this, to make sure it's correct? If not, would you mind explaining to me why?

"For nonconformity, the world whips you with displeasure,"  is an example of which type of figurative language? 

A. similie
B. metaphor
C. personification  <--- my answer
D. hyperbole

Thank you :)

anonymous · Answer

That's right. Personification  gives non animate objects life and the world can not whip you so it's personification. Good job, but next time try posting it in the English section.

k_lynn · Answer

Exactly ^^^