Question

Celia says, "For six months, they've kept him like a wild animal."

Identify the kind of figurative language used in the quote.
b. What impact did she want the statement to have on her audience?

Answer 1

Part A: They didn't really keep him like a wild animal. It's a way of saying someone was treat a bad manner because nobody wants to be treated like they're a wild animal. I believe the figurative language type used is: simile.

Part B: It shows the audience how badly he was treated.

Step-by-step explanation:

I hope this helps! :D