Question

The Guns thundered all day long (Identify the figure of speech)​

Answer 1

The figure of speech used in the sentence is simile i.e. metaphor or personification.

Explanation:

• The guns mentioned are given qualities of a thunder i.e. the sound of lightning is compared with firing.  

• There are around twenty-three figures of speech. Each has its own purpose in a sentence. These are used to enhance and convey a phrase in its truest meanings.  

• Metaphors and personification are mostly used by poets. Robert Browning, William Shakespeare, etc are known to have used various figures of speech in their writings.

Answer 2

Answer:

The figure of speech used in the sentence is simile i.e. metaphor or personification. Explanation: The guns mentioned are given qualities of a thunder i.e. the sound of lightning is compared with firing.