Questions: Which form of figurative language is most apparent in the highlighted selection from the text?
simile
situational irony
metaphor
Transcript text: Which form of figurative language is most apparent in the highlighted selection from the text?
simile
situational irony
metaphor
Solution
The answer is situational irony.
Explanation:
Simile: This form of figurative language involves a direct comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as." Since the question does not mention any comparison using "like" or "as," this option is not applicable.
Situational Irony: This occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. Given the context of "The Danger of Lying in Bed," situational irony is likely the most apparent form of figurative language. The title itself suggests an unexpected danger in a seemingly safe activity, which is a classic example of situational irony.
Metaphor: This involves a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." If the text had a metaphor, it would be comparing lying in bed to something else directly, which does not seem to be the case based on the provided information.
Therefore, situational irony is the most apparent form of figurative language in the highlighted selection from the text.