Question

Which statement best explains the figurative language in the bolded line?

1) The use of allusion references Greek mythology and compares a myth to a nightmare.
2) The use of meiosis understates Brutus's dilemma, making his decision seem easy.
3) The use of metaphor compares the appearance of the ghost of Pompey to a nightmare.
4) The use of simile shows that not knowing what to do is making life a nightmare for Brutus.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the figurative language in the bolded line is option 3) The use of metaphor compares the appearance of the ghost of Pompey to a nightmare.

The answer is option ⇒3

Step-by-step explanation:

The figurative language in the bolded line is explained through the use of metaphor comparing the appearance of the ghost of Pompey to a nightmare.

This is because a metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by stating that one thing is another. In this case, the ghost of Pompey is compared to a nightmare. This comparison helps to convey the frightening and unsettling nature of the appearance of the ghost.

The answer is option ⇒3