Emil is a top high school student who works hard in the robotics club.

Question

Select two uses of figurative language that create a vivid understanding of the character Emil.

a. Emil strives to well in school and robotics because he wants to attend Yale University
b. Emil has been perfecting his robotics project for 50 million years
c. Emil is a clever and diligent student who enjoys taking part in the weekly robotics club
d. Emil's is a clever and diligent student who enjoys taking part in the weekly robotics club
e. Emil has brown hair and skin and liked to work at robotics and other clubs in high school

Answer 1

The two uses of figurative language that create a vivid understanding of the character Emil are:

b. Emil has been perfecting his robotics project for 50 million years. (This is an exaggeration that emphasizes Emil's dedication and hard work in a humorous way.)

d. Emil is a clever and diligent student who enjoys taking part in the weekly robotics club. (This uses alliteration and descriptiveness to create a clearer and more engaging picture of Emil's character.)

(Note: While option d does not contain traditional figurative language, it uses descriptive language that provides insight into Emil's character.)

To better fit the request for figurative language, option b is clearly the most effective with its hyperbole.