Question

Identify and explain the figures of speech in

the following sentences : 10

(i) He stood there in the middle of the

road like Roland's ghost winding a

silent horn.

(ii) He was a lion in the field.

(iii) It was a game plan to oust a

democratically established

government.

(iv) But at my back I always hear Time's

winged chariot hurrying near.

(v) If Ford and Dole win, I'll lose my Ford

and have to go on the dole.

Answer 1

1) simile

2) metaphor