In three to five sentences, identify two examples of figurative language from the passage above and explain what each example of figurative language means.

Answer 1

The first example of figurative language is the phrase "the sun was a blazing ball of fire". This phrase is a metaphor, which is a comparison between two things without using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the sun is being compared to a blazing ball of fire, suggesting that it was very hot and bright.

The second example of figurative language is the phrase "the sky was a deep, dark blue". This phrase is a simile, which is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the sky is being compared to a deep, dark blue, suggesting that it was a very dark shade of blue.