Question

which of the following is figurative language used by president eisenhower to make a point?
a.) the cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities. it is two electric power plants, each serving a town of 60,000 population. it is two fine, fully equipped hospitals.
b.) this government is ready to ask its people to join with all nations in devoting a substantial percentage of any savings achieved by real disarmament to a fund for world aid and reconstruction.
c.) all these war - weary peoples shared this concrete, decent purpose: to guard vigilantly against the domination ever again of any part of the world by a single, unbridled, aggressive power.
d.) third, every nations right to a form of government and an economic system of its own choosing is inalienable. fourth, any nations attempt to dictate to other nations their form of government is indefensible.

Explanation:

Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. In option a, the cost of a bomber is equated (in a non - literal, more impactful way) to the cost of other infrastructure like schools, power plants, and hospitals. This is a form of figurative comparison (it's not that a bomber is made of schools etc., but a way to convey the high cost in a more relatable, impactful manner). Option b is a statement of intention in a more literal sense. Option c is a description of people's purpose in a relatively literal way. Option d is a statement about rights and wrongs in a more direct, literal way.

Answer:

A. The cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities. It is two electric power plants, each serving a town of 60,000 population. It is two fine, fully equipped hospitals.