Question

Which of the following sentences uses figurative language? (5 points)

Group of answer choices

A majestic whale leapt skyward before diving back into the sea.

People like whales and often go on boat trips to watch them.

The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface.

We gasped as the whale splashed inches away from our boat.

Answer 1

Answer: a

Explanation: majestic is an adjective because it is a describing word.

Answer 2

Answer:The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer used the metaphor "was a missile" to describe how fast the whale was going.