Which of the following sentences uses nonliteral language?

Question 8 options:

A)

Some cultures consider horseshoes to be lucky.

B)

That test was a breeze; I know I passed it.

C)

I could hear coyotes howling in the distance.

D)

Can I borrow your key to the front door?

1 answer

B) "That test was a breeze; I know I passed it."

This sentence uses nonliteral language because it compares the test to a "breeze," suggesting it was easy, rather than literally referring to a wind event.

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