Question

Which of the following is NOT an example of a figure of speech?

Select one:
They are the best of friends.
It was raining cats and dogs.
They died laughing
They are two birds of a feather.
Help me

Answer 1

Answer: They are best friends.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: They are the best of friends is not a figure of speech.

Explanation: It cannot literally rain cats and dogs, and “they died laughing” is usually an exaggeration to emphasize the humor of a situation. People also can’t be birds.