Question

Use the passage to answer the question. Not surprisingly Abeula was busy cooking up a storm for our family dinner. I spied the freshly made salsa on the counter and couldn’t resist sneaking a spoonful it was superb as always and I savored the fire on my tongue.
Select the two types of figurative language that are used to develop the cultural setting of the passage.
A. Allusion
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
E. Idiom

Answer 1

The two types of figurative language used to develop the cultural setting of the passage are:

C. Metaphor (e.g., "cooking up a storm" suggests a lot of activity in the kitchen)
E. Idiom (e.g., "sneaking a spoonful" and "savored the fire on my tongue" indicates an enjoyment of food)

These elements help enhance the cultural context of a family dinner and the enjoyment of the food being prepared.