Question

The following is an example of which type of figurative language?

"He could see the sled of his pursuers rising and falling over the ice hummocks like a
boat in a seaway."
O imagery
O irony
Osimile
O metaphor

Answer 1

The figure of speech used in the above sentence "He could see the sledge of his pursuers rising and falling over the ice hummocks like a boat in a seaway" is Simile.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Simile is a figurative speech that compares one thing with another different kind of a thing.
• The Simile is used to make a more vivid description.
• The words "like" or "as" used in a sentence automatically fall under this figure of speech.
• Metaphor has certain resemblance to Simile.
• This figurative language is an easy comparison between two components or things.