Question

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: "She sat with her head thrown back upon the cushion of the chair, quite motionless, except when a sob came up into her throat and shook her, as a child who has cried itself to sleep."

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

Answer 1

The figurative language used in the sentence is simile.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence compares the way the woman was shaking when sobbing to that of a child who has cried itself to sleep. By saying "shook her, as a child who has cried itself to sleep continues to sob in its dreams", the author is using a simile to create a vivid image and evoke emotions.