Question

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence given below.

This place can be called the Garden of Eden.
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
Allusion

Answer 1

The figure of speech in the sentence "This place can be called the Garden of Eden" is a **metaphor**. This is because it compares the place to the Garden of Eden, suggesting it has qualities that make it seem perfect or idyllic, without using "like" or "as" which would indicate a simile. Additionally, it can also be seen as an **allusion** because it references a well-known biblical location. However, since the primary comparison is being made, **metaphor** is the more direct answer.