Question

Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?

A majestic whale leapt skyward before diving back into the sea.
People like whales and often go on boat trips to watch them.
The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface.
We gasped as the whale splashed inches away from our boat.

Answer 1

The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface uses figurative language. This sentence is using a metaphor which is a comparison, similar to a simile without using like or as.