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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Randall Petty

21 January, 17:39

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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Emanuel Mendoza · Answer 1

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.

Alondra · Answer 2

Alondra 21 January, 20:45

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I think it's the third one.

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.