Question

identifying and interpreting figurative language

after boadicea had been so cruelly and unjustly treated, she burned with anger against the romans. her heart was full only of thoughts of revenge.
-an island story, henrietta elizabeth marshall

read the passage. then, answer the questions about the underlined text.

what kind of figurative language is the underlined text?

what is the meaning of the underlined text?

Explanation:

Identify the figurative language

Using the Figurative Language and Metaphor Identification knowledge points

The underlined text is "she burned with anger". This expression compares her intense anger to a physical fire without using comparative words such as "like" or "as". Therefore, this type of figurative language is a metaphor.

Interpret the meaning

Using the Figurative Language knowledge point

The phrase "burned with anger" uses the characteristics of fire—such as heat, intensity, and destructiveness—to describe an emotional state. This means she felt a very strong, intense, and consuming sense of anger.

Answer:

Question 1

What kind of figurative language is the underlined text?
Metaphor

Question 2

What is the meaning of the underlined text?
She felt very angry.