The phrase kept flying straight ahead like an engine on a railroad track is an example of which figure of speech?
A) hyperbole
B) oxymoron
C) personification
D) simile'
The phrase kept flying straight ahead like an engine on a railroad track is an example of simile.
Option: D
Explanation:
Hyperbole is an exaggeration of statement. It is normally used to emphasize feelings and create strong impression. E.g. I have explained you same thing thousand times.
Oxymoron is a speech in which two different feeling contradict. For e.g. cruel death.
Personification gives an object human form like for e.g. sun smiled at us.
Simile is a comparison between two objects like kept flying straight ahead like an engine on a railroad track is an example of simile.