Which type of figurative language is used in the following line from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address to the nation?

"The devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world." (10 points)

A)Allusion

B)Simile

C)Allegory

D)Metaphor

Question

Which type of figurative language is used in the following line from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address to the nation?

"The devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world." (10 points)

	
A)Allusion
 	
B)Simile
 	
C)Allegory
 	
D)Metaphor

sammixboo · Answer

Allusion - it is like a reference to a person, place, or an event. 
Example - 

Smile - A way to compare two things by using 'like' or 'as'.
Example - She was $\tt \color{red}{ as}$ bright $\tt \color{red}{ as}$ a star

Allegory - Words/Painting with a deeper meaning

Metaphor - Similar to a simile, but does not compare two things by using the words 'like', or 'as'. You mostly use the word 'is' when using metaphors.
Example - The world $\tt \color{red}{ is}$ a puzzle