Question

The following quote from “Pecos Bill” is an example of what type of figurative language? “Bill glanced up at the cyclone and the quiet smile on his face faded into a frown. He saw that the cyclone was angry. Very, very angry indeed.”

A personification
B hyperbole
C understatement
D onomatopoeia

Answer 1

It seems to be a hyperbole because it’s a claim not meant to be taken literally.

Answer 2

The quote is giving the cyclone human traits, and this means that this passage could be an example of personification.