Question

Which of the following are examples of figurative language?

Select all that apply.
"Gradually night's trailing mantle shrouded the great swamp in darkness"
"The moon arose after a time, its mild light creeping through the overspreading Branches
"I perceived it would be impossible to proceed much farther"
"Really, it was difficult to determine which I had most reason to fear--dogs, alligators or men!"

Answer 1

Answer: Sentence 1,2 and 3

Explanation: Figurative language means using words or language to say something in an indirect manner, something that eludes an ordinary meaning without directly referring to or stating it.

The first and second statements are personification and personification means referreing to inanimate objects, animals and ideas as human beings. That is giving them the characteristics of a human being.

Gradually night's trailing mantle shrouded the great swamp in darkness"

"The moon arose after a time, its mild light creeping through the overspreading Branches. These are examples of personification. Night and moon are non living things but in these statements they are referred to as living objects.

"I perceived it would be impossible to proceed much farther". This statement is a hyperbole. A figure of speech used to express an outrageous expression to drive down a point.