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3 September, 16:23

Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?

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.

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  1. 3 September, 16:32
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    I think it's the third one.
  2. 3 September, 16:44
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    The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface uses figurative language. This sentence is using a metaphor which is a comparison, similar to a simile without using like or as.
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