Question

Which lines in this excerpt from Phillis Wheatley's poem "Goliath of Gath" contain examples of figurative language?
1.The hosts on two opposing mountains stood,
2.Thick as the foliage of the waving wood;
3.Between them an extensive valley lay,
4.O'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,
5.When from the camp of the Philistine foes,
6. Dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; In the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,

(pick more than one)

Answer 1

I love figurative language, so I'll gladly help you out!(:

Answer 2

thatd be great!

Answer 3

The second line contains what is called a simile.

Simile: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. ~google

Answer 4

yes i believe taht the answer is 1 4 and 6

Answer 5

So, your first answer would be line B.

Answer 6

okay, yes

Answer 7

Your next answer would be D or line 4.

Answer 8

thats what i beleived thank you any more?

Answer 9

I believe that your other one would be option F or line 6.

Answer 10

So, your original guesses were correct, except for 1. So, 2, 4, and 6.

Answer 11

thanks!

Answer 12

Oh and by the way, do you understand why these were the answers?

Answer 13

Yes!

Answer 14

how do i?

Answer 15

okay!

Answer 16

If you have any other questions, open a new post and I'll help you(: