3. Which type of figurative language is used in the following line from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address to the nation? "The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans." Allusion Simile

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3. Which type of figurative language is used in the following line from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address to the nation?

"The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans."

Allusion Simile Personification Metaphor

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I believe this would be a *metaphor* because an actual torch isn't being passed to the new generation.

Jfcartier answered Jul 9, 2017

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The answer is Metaphor. If you would like me to explain just let me know. :)

Jonathan Drapeau answered Jul 12, 2017

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