Question

question 6:
what does the figurative language in this sentence suggest?
after the virus took hold in your body, it declared war.
the virus physically transforms into a soldier inside the body
the body prepares to surrender to the virus without any resistance.
the virus started to attack healthy cells in the body.
the virus literally sends messages to other cells to organize a military attack

Explanation:

Figurative language like "declared war" is used metaphorically. Viruses don't literally transform or send messages. Saying "declared war" implies an attack. The body doesn't surrender (no indication of that in the metaphor). So it means the virus starts attacking healthy cells.

Answer:

The virus started to attack healthy cells in the body.