Question

question 10 of 21
suppose you must write the next sentence in the following paragraph:

we trudged along the barren path. sweat was dripping off our faces.

which possible sentence best uses figurative language to match the paragraph’s tone?

a. the sun seemed to hate us that day.
b. the sun cradled us in its loving arms.
c. the sun hotly blazed down on us.
d. the sun felt warm as it shined on us.

Explanation:

The paragraph has a weary, harsh tone: trudging a barren path and sweating heavily. Figurative language uses non-literal descriptions. Option A uses personification (giving the sun human emotion of hatred) which matches the unpleasant, draining tone. Option B has a warm, gentle tone that clashes. Option C is literal, not figurative. Option D has a mild, positive tone that does not fit.

Answer:

A. The sun seemed to hate us that day.