Answer:
It's C also known as, "The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface." 
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Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?
 A majestic whale leapt skyward before diving back into the sea. NOPE 
 People like whales and often go on boat trips to watch them. NOPE
C-- The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface. THE ANSWER 
 We gasped as the whale splashed inches away from our boat. NOPE 
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