Question

identify the type of figure of speech
1)the children were roses grown in concrete gardens

2)his cotton candy words did not appeal to her taste

3)my mom is going to kill me for ripping a hole in my jeans

4) the barbarians broke the barricade


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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Metaphor. The children were flowers grown in concrete gardens.
2. Metaphor. His cotton candy words did not appeal to her taste.

Explanation:

1. In this metaphor, the children are compared to flowers that were growing in concrete gardens.
2. However, words aren't something that can be picked up and eaten. ... What this metaphor means is that the boy's words were not enough for the girl to accept.