Question

The night sky was a blank canvas waiting to be painted by the stars. Which type of figurative language is being used in the example? A. Hyperbole B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Allusion

Answer 1

I think the answer is B), because a metaphor is something that can't actually be done/happen. Like painting the sky.

Answer 2

Answer: B. Metaphor.

Explanation: a metaphor is a figure of speech that consists in making a direct comparison between elements that aren't obviously related, in order to create an image in the reader's mind. In the given sentence, we can see a clear example of a metaphor that compares the night sky with a blank canvas. The other options don't make sense because a hyperbole is an exaggeration, a simile is a comparison but using the words "like" or "as" and an allusion is a reference.