In which of the following sentences does the writer use the word whisper for a figurative effect instead of a literal one?
A. She leaned over and said with a whisper, "I can't believe we made it!"
B. The promise of our unknown future settled over us in a whisper of hope.
C. For once, we were completely quiet; not even a whisper could be heard.
D. I heard a whisper somewhere behind me but didn't care; this was my moment!

Question

In which of the following sentences does the writer use the word whisper for a figurative effect instead of a literal one?
	A.	She leaned over and said with a whisper, "I can't believe we made it!"
	B.	The promise of our unknown future settled over us in a whisper of hope.
	C.	For once, we were completely quiet; not even a whisper could be heard.
	D.	I heard a whisper somewhere behind me but didn't care; this was my moment!

garnet · Answer

I believe it's C because it's the only one that doesn't talk about an actual wisper