Not surprisingly, Abuela 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.

Question

select the two types of figurative language that are used to develop the cultural setting of the passage
A. hyperbole
B. personification
C. idiom
D. metaphor
E. similie

Answer 1

In the passage, the two types of figurative language that contribute to the cultural setting are:

C. idiom - The phrase "cooking up a storm" is an idiomatic expression that adds to the cultural context of the cooking scene.

D. metaphor - The description of the salsa being "superb" and the "fire on my tongue" conveys a metaphorical sense of the excitement and intensity of the flavor, enhancing the cultural experience of the food.

So, the correct answers are C and D.