Question

Which part of this sentence is literal

Stars rocketed across the sky that night, as if pulled on a string held by a giant.

A. Across the sky
B. Stars rocketed
C. Pulled on a string
D. Held by a giant

Answer 1

The best answer would be letter A. Across the sky

Among all of the given choices, it's the phrase that could be interpreted in the most literal sense.

Option B- Stars rocketed could be literally imagined but it can be a form of hyperbole. It can be an exaggerated expression.

Option C- This is also another phrase that could have a literary device.

Option D- Another figure of speech

So, Option A is really the correct answer.