Question

ii. Identify the figure of speech used in the s
entence "Garbage to them is gold".
a. hyperbole
b. simile
c. synecdoche
d. personification
the term which best matches the statement Food is more important for survi​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) simile

it is the correct answer

Answer 2

Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence:

"Garbage to them is gold".

a. hyperbole (answer)

b. simile

c. synecdoche

d. personification

"Garbage to them is gold." is written in hyperbole. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement to stress the topic. Sentences that are written in hyperbole should not be taken in their literal meaning.

A few examples of hyperbole sentences are as follows:

• Rita slept like a rock last night.
• My new shoes are killing me.
• I am drowning in pending work.