Question

The sentence, His bullets would never pierce the steel that covered the gray monster, is an example of what kind of figurative language?

a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

Answer 1

The sentence provided does not clearly demonstrate simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole. The closest type of figurative language if one must choose would be hyperbole due to the possible exaggeration about the steel's strength. Option d.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence in question, "His bullets would never pierce the steel that covered the gray monster," does not contain any direct comparisons like a simile or metaphor, does not attribute human qualities to inanimate objects as personification does, and does not exaggerate to the point of impossibility, which is characteristic of hyperbole.

This sentence is more descriptive and literal rather than employing figurative language.

Therefore, if one must choose from the provided options, the closest option would be hyperbole (d), as it could be seen as exaggerating the imperviousness of the steel; however, without additional context, it is difficult to ascertain if it is indeed exaggeration.

SO Option d is correct.