Question

Trevor squashed his fear of heights like an aluminum can on recycling day.

What type of language is used in this sentence?

a)allusion
b)figurative language
c)denotative language
d)connotative language

Answer 1

I think B because the phrase is a simile

Answer 2

The correct answer is b) figurative language

Step-by-step explanation:

Figurative language uses figures of speech to emphasize or elucidate an idea. In this case, the writer uses a simile to help explain how Trevor dealt with his fear of heights.