Keegan stood ten feet tall when he entered the race, but after coming in last place, he left with his tail between his legs.
Which types of figurative language are used in this sentence? Select two correct answers.
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implied metaphor
implied metaphor
personification
personification
hyperbole
hyperbole
metaphor
metaphor
simile
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The correct answers are:
The phrase "stood ten feet tall" is an example of hyperbole, as it's an exaggerated expression not meant to be taken literally. The concept of leaving "with his tail between his legs" is a metaphor, suggesting that he feels shame or humiliation.
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