Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?
A. A majestic whale leapt skyward before diving back into the sea.
B. People like whales and often go on boat trips to watch them.
C. The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface.
D. We gasped as the whale splashed inches away from our boat.

Question

Which of the following sentences uses figurative language? 
A. A majestic whale leapt skyward before diving back into the sea.
B. People like whales and often go on boat trips to watch them.
C. The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface.
D. We gasped as the whale splashed inches away from our boat.

PrincessSniper · Answer

Hi, what would you believe the answer would be?

Sock · Answer

If I were to chose I think it would be A, but I'm not sure @princesssniper

Vocaloid · Answer

Not quite. Choice A has some flowery language but it’s not really figurative, as it’s still being described literally.

Hint - which choice compares the whale to something it is not?